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New Member
posted Jun 7, 2019 3:37:22 PM

What's the difference on filling single or divorced

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New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:37:22 PM

None really.  It's only available as two separate choices because divorced people sometimes don't think of themselves as single when they have not been divorced very long.  You can choose either.

There's really no such thing as filing divorced, it's just a choice for marital status in the program, not filing status.

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New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:37:22 PM

None really.  It's only available as two separate choices because divorced people sometimes don't think of themselves as single when they have not been divorced very long.  You can choose either.

There's really no such thing as filing divorced, it's just a choice for marital status in the program, not filing status.

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 3:37:23 PM

If you pick Divorced it will still put Single on your tax return.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:37:25 PM

Divorced parents can sometimes also qualify for head of Household filing status and, the program will ask questions to determine if you qualify, so Divorced can also lead to a Head of Household filing status.

Level 1
Mar 14, 2020 12:22:56 PM

@Anita01  thank you! this answer clarifies this question.