topic Re: Seperation in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Seperation

4I — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:20:53 GMT

My husband moved out Dec. 2020. He filed for Legal Separation April 2021. As of yet nothing has been done. How do I file for 2021? Head of household?

Re: Seperation

DoninGA — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 23:38:43 GMT

If you have a dependent child and meet the other requirements you would be able to file as Head of Household.

See this TurboTax support for Head of Household when married - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/married/help/can-a-married-person-claim-head-of-household-filing-status/00/26366

Re: Seperation

AliciaP1 — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 23:39:52 GMT

Your filing status is determined by your status as of 12/31 of your tax year. There are options since it seems from your question you were still technically married as of 12/31/21.

There are different situations that are necessary for each option as well as some options that deny you some credits. Since I don't know your whole situation, please see What is my tax filing status (single, married, etc.)? for the best info to help you out.