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You said that you were separated in June, so I assume the divorce was not final before the end of the year. In that case, for tax purposes, you are still married. While it is still possible to file a Married Filing Jointly tax return (if both parties agree), most people in your situation will find themselves filing as Married Filing Separately.
You did not mention whether there are any children or other dependents in the family. If there are, you may qualify for the more favorable Head of Household filing status. There are several requirements that govern the use of that status. I have included the necessary information below.
Head of Household
You may be able to file as head of household if you meet all the following requirements.
Considered Unmarried
To qualify for head of household status, you must be either unmarried or considered unmarried on the last day of the year. You are considered unmarried on the last day of the tax year if you meet all the following tests:
You said that you were separated in June, so I assume the divorce was not final before the end of the year. In that case, for tax purposes, you are still married. While it is still possible to file a Married Filing Jointly tax return (if both parties agree), most people in your situation will find themselves filing as Married Filing Separately.
You did not mention whether there are any children or other dependents in the family. If there are, you may qualify for the more favorable Head of Household filing status. There are several requirements that govern the use of that status. I have included the necessary information below.
Head of Household
You may be able to file as head of household if you meet all the following requirements.
Considered Unmarried
To qualify for head of household status, you must be either unmarried or considered unmarried on the last day of the year. You are considered unmarried on the last day of the tax year if you meet all the following tests:
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