I have no contact with husband because we are pending a divorce, how do I answer questions for him?

Forum|Forum|5 years ago
March 8, 2021
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questions like did you or husband withdraw money from retirement plan? I don't know what my husband did because we are not speaking.

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puckss

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Are filing separate or joint? File separate...

ToddL99

Level 13

If you don't have any contact with your estranged husband, you will probably have to file a separate return (Married, Filing Separately) - answer any questions about his tax situation as best as you can.

When filing Married, Filing Separately, both of you must use the same method of calculating deductions (standard or itemized). Pick the one that works best for you - if there is a conflict, the IRS will follow-up with any questions they have.

You may, however, qualify to file as Head of Household - see Can a married person claim Head of Household filing status? for the requirements.