<prompt> Human: Went to go file my taxes with my wife and discovered her return had already been filed. How long does it usually take for an issue like this to be resolved? Should we still file jointly?  <response>: You should still file jointly, however you will have to file and include an Identity Theft Affidavit with your return. This will significantly lengthen the amount of time that your return takes to process. utaxmankeith gives a great explanation of this process. 