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brettc6425
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We got married in december and it was recorded at courthouse on the books in january, can we still claim married for 2016?

 
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MaryK1
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We got married in december and it was recorded at courthouse on the books in january, can we still claim married for 2016?

Yes, if you were officially married in December you can claim 2016.  It matters when the actual ceremony took place.

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MaryK1
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We got married in december and it was recorded at courthouse on the books in january, can we still claim married for 2016?

Yes, if you were officially married in December you can claim 2016.  It matters when the actual ceremony took place.

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MaryK1
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We got married in december and it was recorded at courthouse on the books in january, can we still claim married for 2016?

I forgot to say "CONGRATULATIONS!"
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