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Can I file "Single" if I've been divorced for 24 years?

eire2353 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:56:59 GMT

Re: Can I file "Single" if I've been divorced for 24 years?

xmasbaby0 — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 20:35:02 GMT

Since "divorced" is not a filing status for a tax return, Single would be your filing status unless you got married in 2021.

Re: Can I file "Single" if I've been divorced for 24 years?

MHz12 — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 20:38:13 GMT

Yes. If you were legally divorced on the last day of your filing year, you are single (or Head of Household, or Widow, if applicable), but not Married.

Re: Can I file "Single" if I've been divorced for 24 years?

LoganathanB — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 20:42:02 GMT

Yes, you can file as a single if you are not married after your divorce 24 years ago.

You may be eligible to file as Head of Household if you satisfy the following conditions.

Were unmarried as of December 31, 2021
Paid more than half the cost to run your home this year
Supported qualifying person

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