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Can a single file tax as "married file jointly" to take advantage of more standard deductions?
Can a single file tax as "married file jointly" to take advantage of
double the standard deductions?
It is of course not your correct status, so that would mean you would face fines and ...
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Can a single file tax as "married file jointly" to take advantage of more standard deductions?
As the other answer states, tax returns are filed under the penalty of perjury. This is governed by the 26 USC Sec. 7206 (Title 26 of the US Code is also known as the "Internal Revenue Code",...
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Can a single file tax as "married file jointly" to take advantage of more standard deductions?
NO. Read the line above your signature on the tax return. "Under penalties of perjury ..."
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