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I have a new client, young couple.  They prepared their own 2021 return as MFJ, however, they weren't married in 2021. They got married January 1, 2022.  

The reason we started amending was both were dependents on their parents' returns for 2020 so they didn't receive their $1400 stimulus.  As I was talking and looking over their return, I discovered the MFJ.  The man has a W-2, no other income. The woman has no income at all. They received $735 EIC, which they won't qualify with the 1040X.

When amending, I need to split the EIC between them, don't I?  I know I do, but would like your views.  She didn't work, but it because of her that they received the EIC on original. 

Is this the way you would prepare the 1040X? Thank you for your time!  

Jean Anderson
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