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February 5, 2021
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Do I have to file as married if I got married last year? Can I file single?

  • February 5, 2021
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DoninGA
Employee
February 5, 2021

If you were legally married as of 12/31/2020 then you must file as either Married Filing Jointly or Married Filing Separately on a 2020 tax return.  You should choose to file as MFJ even if one of you had little or no income as you get the better tax rate and are eligible for credit and deductions not available for those who file a MFS.