If youre legally divorced by the last day of the year, the IRS considers you unmarried for the whole year. If your marriage is annulled, the IRS also considers you unmarried even if you filed jointly in previous years.

Can I file single instead of divorced?

None really. Its only available as two separate choices because divorced people sometimes dont think of themselves as single when they have not been divorced very long. You can choose either. Theres really no such thing as filing divorced, its just a choice for marital status in the program, not filing status.

Is there a difference between single and divorced?

As adjectives the difference between divorced and single is that divorced is cut off, or separated while single is not accompanied by anything else; one in number.

What happens if you file taxes as single when you are married?

You will be responsible for only your taxes. By using the Married Filing Separately filing status, you will keep your own tax liability separate from your spouses tax liability. When you file a joint return, you will each be responsible for your combined tax bill (if either of you owes taxes).

Is it better to file single or head of household?

The head of household status can lead to a lower taxable income and greater potential refund than the single filing status, but to qualify, you must meet certain criteria. To file as head of household, you must: Pay for more than half of the household expenses. Be considered unmarried for the tax year, and.