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I submitted a return separate from my wife, but we now want to file jointly. I know I need to file an amended return, but what does she do since she has not filed yet?

Forum|Forum|11 months ago
April 14, 2025
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Don't want her to get hit with a penalty. Does she file for an extension and then I submit an amended return with us filing jointly?

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xmasbaby0

She will have to wait for your return to be fully processed and then you amend the separate return to switch to filing jointly. She cannot file a joint return at this time----it would just be rejected.

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rolandgullicksonAuthor

Right but in the meantime until my return is fully processed and I can submit an amended return does she need to do anything? If she doesn't file by the deadline won't she get hit with late fees?