Scenario: I have a client that is separated so she is filing Married Filling Separate. They system is asking for her Spouse’s information. Is there a way to bypass this?
Solution: In order to electronically file the return, the spouse SSN must be entered. If the taxpayer cannot obtain the information, then you can enter 111-00-1111 to by pass the entry screen, but the return will have to be filed via paper. The IRS does a SSN/Name match for the spouse SSN during the electronic filing process