https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/filing-single-or-married-filing-separately/01/2119535#M762840 <P>I live in WA state and filed a Certification of Dissolution of Marriage with the court in April 2020. My wife and I have been living separately since April 2020 and I have also been providing her spousal support. The divorce was formalized in early 2021. What should be my filing status for 2020? (Single or "Married Filing Separately")</P> Mon, 22 Mar 2021 03:13:18 GMT worldtraveler78 2021-03-22T03:13:18Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/filing-single-or-married-filing-separately/01/2119535#M762840 <P>I live in WA state and filed a Certification of Dissolution of Marriage with the court in April 2020. My wife and I have been living separately since April 2020 and I have also been providing her spousal support. The divorce was formalized in early 2021. What should be my filing status for 2020? (Single or "Married Filing Separately")</P> Mon, 22 Mar 2021 03:13:18 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/filing-single-or-married-filing-separately/01/2119535#M762840 worldtraveler78 2021-03-22T03:13:18Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-filing-single-or-married-filing-separately/01/2119542#M762844 <P>If you were legally married as of Dec 31 2020 you can only file married (Jointly, separately, or Head of Household if you qualify).</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Ask your attorney if the " Dissolution of Marriage" means that you are legally not married.&nbsp;&nbsp; That is a legal question, not a tax question.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Mon, 22 Mar 2021 03:20:13 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-filing-single-or-married-filing-separately/01/2119542#M762844 macuser_22 2021-03-22T03:20:13Z