https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-divorce/01/2420242#M917907 <P><SPAN style="font-size:14px"><SPAN style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Your filing status is determined by your status as of 12/31 of your tax year.&nbsp; There are options since it seems from your question you were still married as of 12/31/21.&nbsp; </SPAN></SPAN></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><SPAN style="font-size:14px"><SPAN style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">There are different situations that are necessary for each option as well as some options that deny you some credits.&nbsp; Since I don't know your whole situation, please see&nbsp;<A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/family/help/what-is-my-tax-filing-status-single-married-etc/00/26159" target="_blank">What is my tax filing status (single, married, etc.)?</A>&nbsp;for the best info to help you out.</SPAN></SPAN></P> Wed, 26 Jan 2022 23:31:49 GMT AliciaP1 2022-01-26T23:31:49Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/divorce/01/2420171#M917906 <P>Hello,</P><P>My wife and I separated in 2021 (not legally separated or divorced yet), would it be beneficial to file jointly, or separate. If I file separate, can I file as head of household? Who reports the child credit payments received in 2021?</P> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:20:58 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/divorce/01/2420171#M917906 SR229 2026-03-09T04:20:58Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-divorce/01/2420242#M917907 <P><SPAN style="font-size:14px"><SPAN style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Your filing status is determined by your status as of 12/31 of your tax year.&nbsp; There are options since it seems from your question you were still married as of 12/31/21.&nbsp; </SPAN></SPAN></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><SPAN style="font-size:14px"><SPAN style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">There are different situations that are necessary for each option as well as some options that deny you some credits.&nbsp; Since I don't know your whole situation, please see&nbsp;<A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/family/help/what-is-my-tax-filing-status-single-married-etc/00/26159" target="_blank">What is my tax filing status (single, married, etc.)?</A>&nbsp;for the best info to help you out.</SPAN></SPAN></P> Wed, 26 Jan 2022 23:31:49 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-divorce/01/2420242#M917907 AliciaP1 2022-01-26T23:31:49Z