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    Aug 17, 2012, 03:56 PM
    I am recently separated
    We have always filed jointly, how should I file this year?
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    Aug 17, 2012, 04:36 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by jesler1 View Post
    we have always filed jointly, how should I file this year?

    If you are on speaking terms, file jointly.

    If you are not on speaking terms, file married/filing separately.

    A separation is not a divorce and you are married for tax purposes.
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    Aug 18, 2012, 04:53 AM
    Agreed; jointly is probably the BEST way to file provided you can agree on how to split the refund.

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