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I thought I removed my ex husband's name from my info, but it keeps referencing him. How can I be sure this is MY return only?

 
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I thought I removed my ex husband's name from my info, but it keeps referencing him. How can I be sure this is MY return only?

You need to create a new account and start fresh.  There's no good way to turn a former joint account into a single account.

*Answers are correct to the best of my ability at the time of posting but do not constitute legal or tax advice.*

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I thought I removed my ex husband's name from my info, but it keeps referencing him. How can I be sure this is MY return only?

You need to create a new account and start fresh.  There's no good way to turn a former joint account into a single account.

*Answers are correct to the best of my ability at the time of posting but do not constitute legal or tax advice.*

I thought I removed my ex husband's name from my info, but it keeps referencing him. How can I be sure this is MY return only?

Yes, if he was listed as the primary taxpayer last year you MUST start a new account, there is no way to change your position from spouse to primary taxpayer cleanly.
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