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In reply to the discussion: 'Sooner than later:' Bernie Sanders offers no clear timeline for release of his tax returns [View all]namahage
(1,157 posts)43. That is not allowed, generally, by the IRS.
https://www.irs.gov/irm/part21/irm_21-006-001r#idm139717524640816
You may amend separate filings to a joint one, but not the other way around. Changing to separate is generally only allowed if the joint filing was invalid in the first place (ex. they weren't legally married or one spouse did not consent to the joint filing).
Married taxpayers may file separate returns such as married filing separately, head of household, or single on or before the due date of their originally filed married filing joint return. If taxpayer changes filing status from Married Filing Joint (MFJ) or Married Filing Separate (MFS) to Single (S) or Head of Household (HOH), taxpayer MUST clearly be eligible, refer to Pub 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information, and Pub 17, Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals).
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Disallow all claims postmarked after the due date except:
Items listed in IRM 21.6.1.5.7, Married Filing Joint Election is Invalid or Filed with Incorrect Status
Taxpayers whose marriage was annulled or the subject of a court order holding that no valid marriage ever existed
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Disallow all claims postmarked after the due date except:
Items listed in IRM 21.6.1.5.7, Married Filing Joint Election is Invalid or Filed with Incorrect Status
Taxpayers whose marriage was annulled or the subject of a court order holding that no valid marriage ever existed
You may amend separate filings to a joint one, but not the other way around. Changing to separate is generally only allowed if the joint filing was invalid in the first place (ex. they weren't legally married or one spouse did not consent to the joint filing).
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'Sooner than later:' Bernie Sanders offers no clear timeline for release of his tax returns [View all]
lapucelle
Apr 2019
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he didn't release them last time and stayed in the race long after he had no chance of winning
JI7
Apr 2019
#6
There is a video of him and I think Jake and the last 10 seconds is him saying
GemDigger
Apr 2019
#5
I read somewhere that he and Jane my be attempting to retroactively file individually instead of...
NurseJackie
Apr 2019
#8
By not releasing them he's encouraging people to assume something bad.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2019
#10
It would be useful to know as soon as possible whether a candidate
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2019
#20
I agree with you...but, releasing his tax returns, sooner rather than later, would be advantageous.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Apr 2019
#29