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posted May 2, 2024 8:00:06 AM

If I filed an extension with my wife as filing jointly/married can I change it and file as married filing separately and go ahead to file my return now?

What do I need to do to go ahead and file now as married filing separtely?

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May 2, 2024 8:14:03 AM

Why have you decided to file as Married Filing Separately?  That is the worst way to file a tax return when you are married.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for filing jointly versus separately - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/taxation/better-married-couple-file-jointly-separately/L338QHg8G_US_en_US?uid=lvpdvcsm

 

The payment made with the extension can be either divided between you on separate returns or you can have the payment on one return only.