abctax55
Level 15

My 'cite' is at work (and I'm not...) but I researched this extensively previously and have done the "joint" on S-16 for several clients, for many years.  And zero push back from the IRS.  

Yes, I know that isn't 'authority' (hi Bob).

YMMV.

My initial answer was "how to make Lacerte do it".   Over and out on this one.

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