@ColinW1972 wrote:
So I have a doozy of a question on this. My ex and I are legally separated as of October 29th 2020. So we are both classified as "single" for HOH rules.
BTW: Legally separated for tax purposes must meet these conditions:
Most states do not recognize legal separation and a "separate maintenance decree." is about the same thing as a divorce decree with alimony.
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p17.pdf page 21
Legally separated from your spouse under a divorce or separate maintenance decree.
State law governs whether you are married or legally separated under a divorce or separate maintenance decree.Divorced person
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
