Answered: MFS

taxes---taxes · ‎02-24-2020

Client wants to file MFS but spouse is not yet ready. Will the IRS still accept client's return pending spouse's own MFS return?

Turtle43 · ‎03-29-2020

I did a tax returns with TSJ indicator and in ProSeries MFS Vs MFJ Worksheet. I showed the TP (wife) who who showed Spouse (husband) and they will save $400 if they file MFJ. So yeah, MFJ saves a little tax. However, the husband turned around and got his MFS filed with another tax preparer. I had not met him. His preparer helped him filed MFS, not allocating their combined community income! Separate issue.

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RollTide68 · ‎02-24-2020

yes

Skylane · ‎02-24-2020

Yes but bad decision. 99% of time MFJ creates less tax

If at first you don’t succeed…..find a workaround

Turtle43 · ‎03-29-2020

I did a tax returns with TSJ indicator and in ProSeries MFS Vs MFJ Worksheet. I showed the TP (wife) who who showed Spouse (husband) and they will save $400 if they file MFJ. So yeah, MFJ saves a little tax. However, the husband turned around and got his MFS filed with another tax preparer. I had not met him. His preparer helped him filed MFS, not allocating their combined community income! Separate issue.

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