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If I'm not divorced but legally separated is it legal for Turbo Tax online to change my filing status to Single?
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If I'm not divorced but legally separated is it legal for Turbo Tax online to change my filing status to Single?
You can file as single per the IRS if you are considered unmarried. Check with your attorney if you are not sure that your separation decree fills this requirement under the laws of your state.
Per IRS Pub 17
https://www.irs.gov/publications/p17/ch02.html#en_US_2016_publink1000170736
In general, your filing status depends on whether you are considered unmarried or married.
- Unmarried, or
- Legally separated from your spouse under a divorce or separate maintenance decree. State law governs whether you are married or legally separated under a divorce or separate maintenance decree.
Your filing status is single if you are considered unmarried and you don’t qualify for another filing status. To determine your marital status, see Marital Status ... , earlier.
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If I'm not divorced but legally separated is it legal for Turbo Tax online to change my filing status to Single?
You can file as single per the IRS if you are considered unmarried. Check with your attorney if you are not sure that your separation decree fills this requirement under the laws of your state.
Per IRS Pub 17
https://www.irs.gov/publications/p17/ch02.html#en_US_2016_publink1000170736
In general, your filing status depends on whether you are considered unmarried or married.
- Unmarried, or
- Legally separated from your spouse under a divorce or separate maintenance decree. State law governs whether you are married or legally separated under a divorce or separate maintenance decree.
Your filing status is single if you are considered unmarried and you don’t qualify for another filing status. To determine your marital status, see Marital Status ... , earlier.
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