If me and my wife have separated for almost 8 years and have not lived together for just as long and live in pa. what is my marital status?

[taloo1102]

i also do not know her ssn. how do i file?

[JohnB5677]

Unfortunately, married is married in the eyes of the IRS. 

If you were still married on December 31st 2020, you should file as Married Filling Separate.  

I suggest you contact your estranged spouse and 1. ask for the Social Security Number, 2. discuss the issue of divorce.   

[Opus 17]

You can file without the SSN but you have to file by mail, you can’t e-file.  Attach a written statement giving your spouse’s name and any identifying information you do know, such as last known address and date of birth.  TurboTax might not even allow you to print a form for mailing unless you use a fake SSN; you can try 999-88-9999 and then erase it or cover it with white out before filing.  

[Opus 17]

Also, if you provide care in your home for a qualifying person who lives with you more than half the year, usually a child dependent, then you can file as head of household, in which case you don’t need your spouse‘s SSN and you can e-file.