Hi hello,

If my wife filed a 1040a, married filing jointly (option 2) for her and I, for 2007. Can I now file my own joint tax form? Am I eligible for file as head of household?

Thanks a lot,
f.

How can your wife file Married Filing Jointly without your signatures?

You can be head of household, if you maintained a separate house, lived separate from your wife for last six months and have a dependent child.

Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: Filing Status for Married

When you file as Married Filing Jointly (MFJ) both you and wife file one return that combines all your income and deductions. Did she file a 1040A as MFJ but showed only her own income? If so, you must both immediately file an amended return (1040X) with the correct income and deductions for both of you.

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Originally Posted by ebaines

When you file as Married Filing Jointly (MFJ) both you and wife file one return that combines all your income and deductions. Did she file a 1040A as MFJ but showed only her own income? If so, you must both immediately file an amended return (1040X) with the correct income and deductions for both of you.

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I had no income last year. Do we still need to file 1040x?

thanks for your reply. Since taxes are only done once a year, I feel it hard to keep up with even the most basic stuff, so I really appreciate your help.

tks again,
f.

If you have already filed the joint return, then you don't file a separate return.
If your file filed a separate return, you don't file a return with no income.