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jefflizd
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Does it make a difference who is first on the tax return when it comes to joint filing?

If my husband make more money than I and he is the one that would claim head of household would he not be the one on the forms first
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Does it make a difference who is first on the tax return when it comes to joint filing?

First of all, it really does not matter who is listed first.  All the IRS strongly suggests is that whoever is listed first continue to be listed first on subsequent tax returns.  Changing the order can cause havoc with their computers and delay your return processing.

Second, you cannot claim the Head of Household filing status if you are married.  And only a couple that are married as of 12/31/16 can file a joint return using the Married Filing Jointly filing status.

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Does it make a difference who is first on the tax return when it comes to joint filing?

First of all, it really does not matter who is listed first.  All the IRS strongly suggests is that whoever is listed first continue to be listed first on subsequent tax returns.  Changing the order can cause havoc with their computers and delay your return processing.

Second, you cannot claim the Head of Household filing status if you are married.  And only a couple that are married as of 12/31/16 can file a joint return using the Married Filing Jointly filing status.

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