If you have dependent children and if your incarcerated spouse does not agree to file a joint return, then you can file as Head of Household if you have not lived together for the last six months of the year.
In this situation you would include all of the advance child tax credit amounts you received and your stimulus money including the amount for the children.
The IRS may look at intent should they have questions later about your marital status.
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