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April 29, 2024
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Client's husband filed extension MFS but was not actually married until 2024

  • April 29, 2024
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Basically what it says above. Client's husband I guess had a brain fart and didn't realize being married in 2024 doesn't affect his return. 

I've never had this situation so I'm wondering if filing an extension this way will raise some kind of flag if he files a return as single. I know that's what they're doing, but I just want to be prepared for whatever comes and fully advise. 

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IRonMaN
Level 15
April 29, 2024

The only flag it will raise is the surrender flag.  As long as he has an extension filed with his Social Security number, he should be ok.  

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Just-Lisa-Now-
Intuit Community Champion
April 30, 2024

does a 4868 even have a filing status on it?

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ejdtaxmanAuthor
Level 6
April 30, 2024

That's what I was wondering, it's not even clear to me what format the IRS receives the 4868 or what is contained. It sounds like there should be no issue so thanks for your help.