Jan. 17, 2024 If you need help filing your taxes after a divorce or separation, visit IRS.gov/divorce for information on: How to adjust your withholding How alimony and separate maintenance payments are taxed What to do with your retirement plans How to claim dependents For more details about how to file your taxes after a change in your marital status, see Divorce and Taxes Checklist PDF and 5 Things to Know About Divorce and Taxes PDF.