Do I have to wait until I am formally divorced to file as "single"?
2006-10-11 10:54:35 · 16 answers · asked by Curious Joel 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
you can if you meet certain criteria such as living apart for so many months...consult a tax professional..you may also be able to file as head of household if you have custody of small children
2006-10-11 10:57:18 · answer #1 · answered by Billie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do anything you like.
If you are still legally married then you must file Married and filing single because that is what you are doing because that is the legal fact.
Do NOT $%#@ with the IRS. Everything is now automated with computers and it will not slip through.
Get divorced if you need to file single or follow the rules.
Might not be what you want to hear but it is what you need to do.
2006-10-11 10:58:34 · answer #2 · answered by CTM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tax law permits to file "as single" or "as married" no matter whether you live under same roof or are separated. You should select such marital status to get the best tax benefits. There is also possibility for one person to file "as single" and for spouse to file "as head of the household" if they have children. Filing together or separate will require cooperation of your wife.
2006-10-11 11:49:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about filing Married filing separate returns?
2006-10-11 10:56:52 · answer #4 · answered by natmys333 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until the divorce is fianlized, you can filed "married but filing separately" or hope that your spouse will be reasonable and you can file jointly. Once the divorce is finalized, then you can file as"single".
2006-10-11 11:19:38 · answer #5 · answered by cgspitfire 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should file as "married and filing separately."
You could file jointly if your finances are still mixed with hers, and you might get a tax break by filing jointly. But if you think the separation is permanent it might be a good time to start filing separately.
2006-10-11 11:12:33 · answer #6 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it depends on how long you have been separated. I think the rule is if you guys were living as a married couple for half of the year, then you must file married.
2006-10-11 11:02:30 · answer #7 · answered by who r u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Married, filing separately, for as long as you ARE married.
2006-10-11 10:56:57 · answer #8 · answered by zen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-13 06:36:21 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to file married filing separately
2006-10-11 10:56:00 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋