I lived separately since March, I got a divorce in December, should I be filing jointly or separately?

The Devorce was final in early December 2023

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I lived separately since March, I got a divorce in December, should I be filing jointly or separately?

You were unmarried for 2023. You file as Single unless you have a qualifying child to allow you to file as Head of Household.

I lived separately since March, I got a divorce in December, should I be filing jointly or separately?

Yes, you are Single for 2023 because you weren't married on December 31, 2023.

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