jainen Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 My clients separated this year but agree to MFJ for '08 because the total tax is higher when they split community income (and to avoid conflict of interest for me). Can't really get them together for signatures, though. How about separate Forms 8879 on a joint return? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail in Virginia Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Can't they sign the same 8879, just at different times? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jainen Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 >>at different times<< I'm worried that I don't have different times this close to October 15. It's hard enough just dealing with different locations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcjenkins Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 I don't believe you can do that because it's the filing of a "joint" return form that makes it MFJ. And on a joint return, both have the right to see the entire return before they sign it, if they wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_accountant Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 I would just have them sign a separate form 8879. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelmars Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 i can't see a problem with that as long as they have the same and complete info on the forms.- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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