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Hi, I was recommended to file a single status for my return which was not the right status to file when I asked for help in doing so

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Best answer by lblessedone

Yes I’m married but separated I asked how should I file I was told file a single status

Are you married? What is your situation?

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Yes I’m married but separated I asked how should I file I was told file a single status

I am unsure who told you to file single. Perhaps the person was referring to this IRS publication.

IRS Publication 17 Your Federal Income Tax, here, page 22, states:

Unmarried persons

You are considered unmarried for the whole year if, on the last day of your tax year, you are either:

Unmarried, or
Legally separated from your spouse under a divorce or separate maintenance decree. State law governs whether you are married or legally separated under a divorce or separate maintenance decree.

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