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I was separated in 2012, and my divorce was final in early 2013. Do I have to file as divorced, or can I file as single?

 
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WillK
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I was separated in 2012, and my divorce was final in early 2013. Do I have to file as divorced, or can I file as single?

For your 2016 return you can file as single since your divorce was granted in 2013. 

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WillK
Intuit Alumni

I was separated in 2012, and my divorce was final in early 2013. Do I have to file as divorced, or can I file as single?

For your 2016 return you can file as single since your divorce was granted in 2013. 

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
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