You may choose married filing jointly as your filing status if you are married and both you and your spouse agree to file a joint return. Which of the following facts would prevent you from being considered married for filing purposes?
A) You were married for several years, but your divorce became final in December.
B) You are married but living apart until some problems can be solved.
C) Your spouse died during the year.
D) None of the above.
A) You were married for several years, but your divorce became final in December.
Except in the year of the death of a spouse, marital status is determined as of the last day of the tax year. If the couple is divorced in December, then they are not married for tax purposes and may not file a joint return.
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