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Level 2
posted Mar 21, 2021 8:13:18 PM

Filing "Single" or "Married Filing Separately"?

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")

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Level 15
Mar 21, 2021 8:16:54 PM

If you were legally married as of Dec 31 2020 you can only file married (Jointly, separately, or Head of Household if you qualify).

 

Ask your attorney if the " Dissolution of Marriage" means that you are legally not married.   That is a legal question, not a tax question.

 

 

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Level 15
Mar 21, 2021 8:16:54 PM

If you were legally married as of Dec 31 2020 you can only file married (Jointly, separately, or Head of Household if you qualify).

 

Ask your attorney if the " Dissolution of Marriage" means that you are legally not married.   That is a legal question, not a tax question.