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Prebuilt chapter 7 Problem 7. Doug Jones submitted his 2019 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 2019 tax return. Doug and Darlene owed and paid the IRS $124,000 for their 2019 tax year. 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 2019 (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 2019 tax year and receive a tax refund with his amended return?
____ No, he is not allowed to change his filing status by amending his return and can’t claim refund.
____ Yes, he is allowed to change his filing status by amending his return and can claim a refund.