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posted Feb 2, 2025 3:15:13 PM

My husband is detained for the whole year of 2024, not incercerated and we are married filing jointly how does this affect filing my taxes

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Expert Alumni
Feb 2, 2025 3:31:09 PM

If your husband is detained, you can generally still file as "Married Filing Jointly." You will need to report both of your incomes as applicable, and you might need to use a power of attorney if your husband is not available to sign. For more information, you can refer to the IRS guidelines on filing status and power of attorney.