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January 25, 2022
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How do you handle a new 2020 return MFJ when the client has already filed MFS for 2020? Is it just an amendment?

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Best answer by joshuabarksatlcs

If married individuals file separate returns for a tax year, they can change filing status and elect to file a joint return for that year by filing an amended return on Form 1040-X within three years of the due date for the separate return (without regard of extension).  Code Sec  6013(b)

 

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joshuabarksatlcs
Level 9
January 25, 2022

If married individuals file separate returns for a tax year, they can change filing status and elect to file a joint return for that year by filing an amended return on Form 1040-X within three years of the due date for the separate return (without regard of extension).  Code Sec  6013(b)

 

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joshuabarksatlcs
Level 9
January 25, 2022

Or, as @sjrcpa  would have answered: 

Yes.

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sjrcpa
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January 25, 2022

Copycat. 😸

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