I divorced mid September 2017. Ou signed agreement is to file joint return for 2017 taxes. what box do I check for this and is it possible?

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I divorced mid September 2017. Ou signed agreement is to file joint return for 2017 taxes. what box do I check for this and is it possible?

If your divorce was final on or before Dec 31 2017, then you can't file joint. It doesn't matter what agreement you have, as the IRS does not and will not recognize it. Your only filing options are single, or if you have kids the one with custody under the IRS rules can file Head of Household.

I divorced mid September 2017. Ou signed agreement is to file joint return for 2017 taxes. what box do I check for this and is it possible?

You can't make a legal agreement to do something illegal.

I divorced mid September 2017. Ou signed agreement is to file joint return for 2017 taxes. what box do I check for this and is it possible?

Right. Didn't your lawyer tell you this?

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