You can file an amended return to change from separate to joint up to three years after the return is due without regard for extensions. See code section 6013, particularly (b)(2)(a).
On Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 8:18 AM, Jenkins LawFirm <jenkinslawfirm@gmail.com> wrote:
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Yes, that is fine. Use 1040X, put the data from the already filed MFS return in column A and the combined info in C.KC JenkinsOn Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 9:52 AM, Marc Enzi <menzi@earthlink.net> wrote:
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If one spouse files separately and then the couple decides it's a mistake and want to file an amended return JOINTLY, is that allowed? In other words can a couple file an amended return filing JOINTLY when one spouse had already filed as Married but filing SEPARATELY?I seem to remember some sort of prohibition related to changing filing status from MFJ to MFS, but is going from MFS to MFJ allowed?Thanks,Marc
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