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atmz67
April 15, 2025
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I filed married but separately now I want to amend my return to married filing jointly would my wife have to file her return now?

  • April 15, 2025
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I filed married but separately my wife has not filed. We realized it was a mistake and I will amend my return. Should my wife file now or wait to show all on mine?

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    Bsch4477
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    April 15, 2025

    Just amend your return to include her income and your filing status to jointly. 

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