2002

What is the name of your state? Colorado

Hello Everyone,

Thanks in advance for any advice; I filed my taxes on time
and paid Uncle Sam ~$100.

I was looking over the forms that I did via Turbo Tax
and realized I have checked the divorced box even though
I was married on Dec 31, 2001. I recalculated my taxes based on that info and found I am due a refund of about $2000!

What should I do??

Thanks,
Betsy

You would mail an Amended Tax Return, form 1040-X.

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By any chance, were you legally separated on 12/31? This means you had an actual Decree of Separation signed by a judge, not just that you were in the middle of a divorce. If so, you were 'single' for tax purposes and are OK.

You should file a 1040X only if you were not legally separated on 12/31. You can either change your filing status to married filing separately and pay $2000, or you can file a new joint return with your ex-spouse. (He would have to sign a new, joint 1040.) If you change your status to MFS, you can ask the IRS to waive any penalties because your new tax liability is due to a divorce. Form 2120, I think.

FYI

I was not seperated at that time; We never separated, just got a divorce which was final in April, 2002. He moved out after that.

I am due a refund and plan on filing the 1040X. Hope it isn't too confusing?

Thanks for your help,
Betsy

That means you're legal filing status for 2001 was either Married Filing Joint (MFJ) or Married Filing Separately (MFS).

Exactly how did your tax return(s) get submitted?

As an example, if yours was sent in as Single and his was sent in as Single, then yes you definitely need to either file a 1040-X as MFJ, or each you file a 1040-X as MFS.