If you select married filing separately on your w4 and select head of household on your w4. Can you decide later to file togetherwhen actually filing for your tax return?

tmax1022 · ‎June 3, 2019

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 3, 2019

Yes, you can change your mind and file a joint return no matter what you indicated on your W-4 at work. Your W-4 just tells the employer how much tax you want to have withheld. It does not dictate how you have to file your tax return. married filing jointly is almost always a better way to file. Both spouses must agree to file the joint return.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 3, 2019

Yes, you can change your mind and file a joint return no matter what you indicated on your W-4 at work. Your W-4 just tells the employer how much tax you want to have withheld. It does not dictate how you have to file your tax return. married filing jointly is almost always a better way to file. Both spouses must agree to file the joint return.

**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.**

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If you select married filing separately on your w4 and select head of household on your w4. Can you decide later to file togetherwhen actually filing for your tax return?