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posted May 31, 2019 9:26:48 PM

I got married. Who should I file as first if I file jointly? Does it matter?

How do I enter our AGI? We did not file jointly last year.

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Level 15
May 31, 2019 9:26:50 PM

You can list either spouse first when you begin a new joint return.  You will want to stay consistent with the for the future so as not to confuse the IRS.  TurboTax software will react as if the first name listed is the the one preparing the tax return when it asks questions.

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Level 15
May 31, 2019 9:26:50 PM

You can list either spouse first when you begin a new joint return.  You will want to stay consistent with the for the future so as not to confuse the IRS.  TurboTax software will react as if the first name listed is the the one preparing the tax return when it asks questions.

Level 15
May 31, 2019 9:26:53 PM

You can list either spouse first when you begin a new joint return.  You will want to stay consistent with the for the future so as not to confuse the IRS.  TurboTax software will react as if the first name listed is the the one preparing the tax return when it asks questions.