Legal Question in Tax Law in Florida

Legal Separation Filing Status

My wife and I lived apart for the last 8 months of last year, and will file for divorce soon. Since FL courts do not provide for a ''legal separation'', what coditions must be met in order to file taxes w/ the IRS w/ a filing status of single?


Asked on 2/27/02, 5:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sanford Martin Martin Law Office

Re: Legal Separation Filing Status

If you were married on 12/31, you can file a joint return or a married but separate return. You cannot file as a single person. Generally, it is beneficial to file a joint return.

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Answered on 2/27/02, 6:47 pm


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