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April 18, 2021
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How do I edit the name on a tax return, it needs to be refiled with the other spouse listed first

  • April 18, 2021
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The IRS incorrectly shows the spouse listed first as single with zero income and an overpayment in tax on a 1040 filed jointly. To correct, I need to reverse the listing of the two spouses on their 2019 tax return., Is there a way to do this without redoing the tax return?
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IRonMaN
Level 15
April 18, 2021

Why?  If it is a joint return all of the income gets thrown into one big pot anyway.

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abctax55
Level 15
April 18, 2021

"...Is there a way to do this without redoing the tax return?"

No, there isn't a way.

And attempting to do so would likely create a mess.

The IRS doesn't care who's name is listed first; why do *you* think it is an issue?

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