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posted Mar 16, 2025 5:53:59 AM

Wife is abroad, no SS can I file Married Separately then Married Jointly later?

Hello,

 

I wanted to make sure if I can file Married Filling Separately then Amend later with Married Filling Jointly? My wife is currently nonresident and living abroad and no SS, we got married last year and I didn’t know I had to file form W7 to get her ITIN. I’m thinking if I should go to her place to file out W7 or is it ok to file separately for now?

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Expert Alumni
Mar 16, 2025 6:35:51 AM

Yes, you can file Married Filing Separately for tax year 2024.

 

If you decide you wish to elect to file a joint return, you can make that election on an amended return. (generally within 3 years after the original was filed) 

 

If you make the election for a prior year return, the returns for the tax years following would also fall under that election. 

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Expert Alumni
Mar 16, 2025 6:35:51 AM

Yes, you can file Married Filing Separately for tax year 2024.

 

If you decide you wish to elect to file a joint return, you can make that election on an amended return. (generally within 3 years after the original was filed) 

 

If you make the election for a prior year return, the returns for the tax years following would also fall under that election. 

Level 1
Mar 16, 2025 10:48:05 AM

Thank you so much! 🙏