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poohsfan
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Is it legal to file federal/state taxes as single/head-of-household separately, even though I'm married and make less than husband? What are my chances of risking getting into trouble? How many other married couples have ever filed as single for the 1st year to get the needed tax refund back? Can the IRS find out if I'm married legally or not? If so, how? Will I be required to show proof of marriage (copies) to IRS upon sending my tax return in if I do file jointly? I have filed head-of-household, (divorced mom) of 5yr. old that exhusband wants no part of her life nor pays child support, and desparately need the tax refund. Isn't it fair that if you can't claim your child as a dependent if they haven't lived with you for more than 6 months, that you shouldn't be able to claimed "married" if you haven't been married for more than 6 months of the year? The law sucks if we can't find a better solution people. Any positive advice will be deeply appreciated. Thanks.