I got a divorce in April. Can I still file as married for this past year and we file jointly?

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I got a divorce in April. Can I still file as married for this past year and we file jointly?

Unless you were married on December 31, 2017, you cannot file Married Filing Joint or Married Filing Separate.

However, you may be able to file as Head of Household.

To file as Head of Household, you must:

Pay for more than half of the household expenses
Be considered unmarried for the tax year, and
You must have a qualifying child or dependent

See Guide To Filing Head of Household

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