How to File Taxes When Not Legally Separated

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Tip 1 - If You Are Separated Can You File Single on Your Tax Return?

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Tim Rea | permalink

When it comes to your filing status for tax purposes, only one day of the year matters: December 31. If you were still legally married on the last day of the year, you typically cannot file your ...

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Tip 2 - Consider Tax Filing Status Carefully

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Anders Olsen | permalink

You might think your filing status is about the most pedestrian detail on your tax return. Who thinks about which box to check at the top of your return, saying single, married filing joint, or married filing separately? Most of us don't.
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Tip 3 - How to File Taxes When Not Legally Separated | eHow

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jeff Wuyts | permalink

Two options for filing your tax returns are available when you are married and not legally separated -- married filing jointly and married filing separately. Filing a joint return means you won't have to calculate each person's share of income and deductions. Additionally, you will be able to use itemized deductions, which may benefit both filers....

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