Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana

I am confused about what my federal income tax filing status should be. My divorce was final in October 2009 in the state of Indiana. The final divorce decree states that both parties will file married filing joint and split the refund equally. This makes sense because for the majority of 2009 I was married so I would think that I would file taxes that way for 2009. But everything I'm reading online seems to say that I must file as single or head of household because as of the last day of 2009 my legal married status was not married. Any information you can give me is appreciated!


Asked on 1/29/10, 6:54 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jay Rigdon Rockhill Pinnick LLP

You can't file jointly for 2009 if you were divorced before 12/31.

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Answered on 2/03/10, 7:59 am

You cannot file jointly. However, I would ask an accountant to be sure.

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Answered on 2/03/10, 8:20 pm


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