Doug Jones submitted his 2020 tax return on time and elected to file a joint tax return
Question:
Doug Jones submitted his 2020 tax return on time and elected to file a joint tax return with his wife, Darlene. Doug and Darlene did not request an extension for their 2020 tax return. Doug and Darlene owed and paid the IRS $124,000 for their 2020 tax liability. Two years later, Doug amended his return and claimed married filing separate status. By changing his filing status, Doug sought a refund for an overpayment for the tax year 2020 (he paid more tax in the original joint return than he owed on a separate return). Is Doug allowed to change his filing status for the 2020 tax year and receive a tax refund with his amended return?
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Taxation Of Individuals And Business Entities 2021
ISBN: 9781260247138
12th Edition
Authors: Brian Spilker, Benjamin Ayers, John Barrick, Troy Lewis, John Robinson, Connie Weaver, Ronald Worsham