I got divorced in July 2006, will I be liable to pay tax for the whole year as single or as married?

Question

I need to know how to handle my taxes? I have changed my deductions to single from July but what do I do for the earlier part of the year?

Answer 1

If you were still married for at least six months of 2006 you can still file married filing jointly. But you have a choice also, you can file single. There are so many factors involved, like if you have children, ( by divorce decree who has custody, the individual who has custody gets to claim the child or children) Please consult a tax consultant for further details. Then you can sit down and give the tax consultant all the details and they will advise you the best way to file for 2006.

Answer 2

You have to file for each part of the year, as both single and married. I had the same issue when I got married in June of last year.

Get an accountant. It will make it so much easier. You'll recoup more $ that will make up for paying to get your taxes done.

Answer 3

It depends on whether or not you are together for more than half a year and what is going on the last day of the year. Check your divorce papers, they should say

Answer 4

you should be ok as single. but if you are not
careful you might end up paying in,because
of the difference. now that i think about it,you
will be better off filing married. go to H&Rblock
.com.you will get the answer for sure.

good luck

Answer 5

Ive just got to ask why do people go to yahoo answers to ask qusetions about serious relationships?
I think you are going to have to contact either an account or an IRS representative

Answer 6

2006 will be the last year that you can file jointly.

Answer 7

It's your status at years end I believe