| Tweeby |
| (Carpal \'Tunnel) |
| 01/09/09 09:00 AM |
Re: Separated in MI
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Do you have any children?
According tot he IRS website and Pub 501:
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p501.pdf
The IRS usins what martial status you are on Dec 31. So if your married than they consider you married. There are a few exceptions. If you have a separation agreement that is defined by your State than you can be considered single. If your State doesn't have legal separations than you are considered married.
If you have a qualifing dependant (most likley a child) than you may be considered HOH (Head of Household) and there are a few tests that have to be met to qualify.