Spouse didn't update W4 now we owe a lot. Can we file married filing separately?

JV00
JV00 Member Posts: 1 Newcomer
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Spouse forgot to update W4 to single and now we owe a lot. Can we file married filing separately? Spouse is currently a student, we both work, and own a house.

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  • KristineS
    KristineS FreeTaxUSA Agent Posts: 220

    Hi JV00,

    Welcome to our Community. Thanks for your question.

    Yes, you have the option to file married filing separately if you were married as of December 31, 2024.

    In FreeTaxUSA you'll create two separate accounts, one for you and one for your spouse.

    Be sure to check out this article from our Community if you live in one of these community property states.

    • Arizona  
    • California  
    • Idaho  
    • Louisiana  
    • Nevada  
    • New Mexico  
    • Texas  
    • Washington  
    • Wisconsin  

    You might also like to look at the chart on page 4 of Form W-4 to help guide you as a two-income household if one or both of you submit new a W-4 to your employer.

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  • JMSSGV
    JMSSGV Member Posts: 154

    Why do you think filing separately would help? Except in some unusual circumstances (repayment of student loans is one), MFJ almost always produces a better result. But there's no harm in running the numbers both ways.

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