I received a final paycheck from my ex-husbands employer with taxes withheld. Do I file that with my income taxes or do I put it on his?

[xmasbaby0]

Why did YOU receive your ex's paycheck?   Did you somehow cash his check and keep the money?  Please explain this more clearly.

[prmac50]

It came in my name.

[rjs]

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@prmac50 wrote:

It came in my name.

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Well that requires more explanation. Why is your ex husband's employer paying you?

If it is truly a paycheck, you should get a W-2. Don't do anything until you get a W-2. You can't file a tax return based on a paycheck. The employer has until January 31 to send out the W-2.

If the W-2 lists your ex as the employee, then it goes on his tax return. If the W-2 lists you as the employee, with your Social Security number, then it goes on your tax return. Don't file either tax return until you get the W-2.

[rjs]

Was the check issued in 2022 or in 2023? If it was issued in 2023 you won't get the W-2 until next January, and it will go on someone's 2023 tax return.

Why do you call it a "final" paycheck? Do you mean it was the last paycheck for the year (2022)? Did your ex leave the job? Did he pass away?