Divorced dec 2011 - how should I file tax?
In the past, my wife and I filed "married filing jointly". However, we have officially become divorced on December 5th...how should I file? Single? Head of household? Married filing separately?
In the past, my wife and I filed "married filing jointly". However, we have officially become divorced on December 5th...how should I file? Single? Head of household? Married filing separately?
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Single
Judy
You file as single unless you qualify for head of household. For head of household you'd have to have an immediate family member as a dependent - unless that person was one of your parents, they'd have to live with you over half the year.
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Single or Head of Household if you have dependents.
tro
single
if you have a qualifying child, as head of household
chatsplas
You are NO LONGER legally married and CANNOT file MFJ or MFS.
You file Single as that is your marital status on 12/31. . . . .or if you have dependents living with you & meet requirements, you may file HOH
www.irs.gov filing status