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Davis_24
April 9, 2025
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  • April 9, 2025
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My wife's Tax rep filed her return as HOH and claimed my son (he lived with her all year). We are not separated, I am just temporarily away. Can I file as MFS?

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DianeW777
April 9, 2025

Yes, that is your only option if she doesn't file jointly with you. The key is whether she was allowed to do that and you can review the rules below.

If it turns out she wasn't allowed to file that way she can always amend her return to add you and file jointly.

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    Davis_24Author
    April 9, 2025

    Thank you for your response, She meets all the requirements except # 1 (we are still married). 

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