2020 Federal MFJ now divorced filing HoH correct, but State reports Federal refund from 2020 as income. Should ex and I split large refund 50/50?

[lorraineremick]

Iowa requires reporting Fed income tax refund as income however the full amount should not fall on both of us separately, I should think and be double taxed. I should think splitting it would be fair if he agrees, which it's amicable and he likely would b/c it benefits him too.

[ColeenD3]

Yes, the state gives various examples of how to treat this income.

Please see this LINK for more information.

[Opus 17]

This is something that should have been covered in your divorce.  If you don't claim the entire amount in some way (100-0, 50-50, etc.), the state can come after either or both of you.  Hopefully you can agree without too much trouble.