Hello.. I am getting divorced .. I am wondering what will be implications on me if my spouse fails to file tax for 2011

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   Christopher Harding

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   Answered July 05, 2011 18:47. Without anything more than the decree, the IRS might be able to come after you as well. The IRS may provide a form that clarifies your obligation if both you and your soon to be ex spouse sign off - I'm not sure.
   
   Have you searched the IRS website?

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   Pamela Koslyn

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   Answered July 04, 2011 14:03. If you're married for any part of 2011, then you're still married for 2011. You can still file married, filing singly, but you might be better off filing maaried/jointly. Check with a CPA who can can run both sets of numbers to see which is better for you.
   
   This may also affect your divorce settlement, so before you do anything, this is something to check with your family lawyer, as well as your CPA.

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   Stephen M TrezzaPro

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   Answered July 04, 2011 17:39. You tax filing status is determined by your marital status on December 31 of any given year. If you are legally married on that day than you must file as a married person either individually or jointly. Filing individually will offer you some protect from her failure to file.

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