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If you did not file your name change with Social Security, use your maiden name on your tax return. As long as you are legally married, you will use one of the married filing statuses, either married filing separately or married filing jointly.  

 

Typically, married filing jointly is best for most taxpayers. You can read more about it here: How Should You and Your Spouse File Taxes? Married Filing Jointly vs Separately