is there a diff between filing single vs divorced, I usually file single, but am actually divorced since 1993
also, can I use my son tanner, he was in school 2016, graduated in june, and started work end of june, but before graduating I was responsible for him
Filing Single is an actual filing status and any questions about being divorced would be related to the ability to claim a dependent. You be able to either file as Single or Head of Household, if you qualify.
Also, if your son paid for over half of his own support (see below) during 2016, then you cannot claim him. The software does a really great job of determining who is a dependent. Just make sure to read all the blue text links.
You can read more about who qualifies to file as Head of Household, and who is a qualifying person at this link:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288637
Who Can I Claim as a Dependent?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5187060
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