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posted Oct 25, 2023 9:17:18 AM

If filed for divorce mid-year, is income split as if happened January 1st when filing single?

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Employee Tax Expert
Oct 25, 2023 9:40:29 AM

Hello Julie,

The filing status you would use on your return would be your marital status on 12/31 of that tax year.

 

If the divorce is not final you can still file married jointly, married filing seperately or head of house if you have a qualifing child.

 

If the divorce is final you would file as single or head of house if you have a qualifing child.

 

When filing seperate or single only your yearly income gets report on the tax return