Frannie Mae Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 HELP!!! Husband filed single, mother filed HOH, not legally separated that year but did not live together. Question.... when filing a 1040X to correct the filing status to MFJ, do I combine the two original tax returns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 In a way. Put whoever should appear first, let's say husband to keep my pronouns straight, and use his return as the original. You'll be adding the wife's information which will end up in the center column on the 1040X. The MFJ results will calculate to the right column. If wife is in your system but not husband, use her as primary taxpayer instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 Frannie, I'm assuming you aren't a tax practitioner as this is your first post. There are many, many factors that need to be considered before amending this particular type of return (situation). It's best to get professional help before the grave is dug deeper. Take care, Cathy 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abby Normal Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 20 hours ago, Lion EA said: If wife is in your system but not husband, use her as primary taxpayer instead. If they had been filing joint returns in the past, it's best to use the same primary taxpayer as was used previously. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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