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mollywass
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If I filed Joint and I file single this year, does my husband have to sign my return?

 
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KrisD
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If I filed Joint and I file single this year, does my husband have to sign my return?

If you are married, but you file "Married Filing Separately (MFS), your husband does not need to sign that return. If you are considered "Unmarried" your husband does not need to sign the return. 

According to the IRS:

"Marital Status

In general, your filing status depends on whether you are considered unmarried or married.

Unmarried persons.

You are considered unmarried for the whole year if, on the last day of your tax year, you are either:

  • Unmarried, or
  • Legally separated from your spouse under a divorce or separate maintenance decree.

 State law governs whether you are married or legally separated under a divorce or separate maintenance decree."


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If I filed Joint and I file single this year, does my husband have to sign my return?

If you are still married, you cannot file "Single".  Your choices are married filing jointly or married filing separately.
**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
KrisD
Intuit Alumni

If I filed Joint and I file single this year, does my husband have to sign my return?

If you are married, but you file "Married Filing Separately (MFS), your husband does not need to sign that return. If you are considered "Unmarried" your husband does not need to sign the return. 

According to the IRS:

"Marital Status

In general, your filing status depends on whether you are considered unmarried or married.

Unmarried persons.

You are considered unmarried for the whole year if, on the last day of your tax year, you are either:

  • Unmarried, or
  • Legally separated from your spouse under a divorce or separate maintenance decree.

 State law governs whether you are married or legally separated under a divorce or separate maintenance decree."


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