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Getting legally separated or divorced affects how you file your taxes, including filing status, deductions, eligibility for certain credits and tax.

Topic No. 254, How to Choose a Tax Return Preparer

IR-2023-13, January 24, 2023 —The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers to choose a tax return preparer with care. Even though most tax return preparers provide honest, quality service, some may cause harm through fraud, identity theft and other scams.

IR-2024-31, Feb. 01, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers that carefully choosing a tax professional to prepare a tax return is vital to ensuring that their personal and financial information is safe and secure and treated with care.

IR-2022-203, November 22, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to take simple steps before the end of the year to make filing their 2022 federal tax return easier. With a little advance preparation, a preview of tax changes and convenient online tools, taxpayers can approach the upcoming tax season with confidence.

IR-2025-25, Feb. 26, 2025 — As millions of people file their 2024 tax returns, the Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers to use the Where’s My Refund? tool on IRS.gov to confirm receipt of their return and track a refund.

IR-2025-21, Feb. 3, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that choosing the right tax professional is essential to helping them avoid tax-related identity theft and financial harm.

IRS shares tips on what’s new for 2023 and how taxpayers can prepare and file an accurate and complete tax return.

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Publication 504, Divorced or Separated Individuals, explains tax rules that apply if you are divorced or separated from your spouse. It covers general filing information and can help you choose your filing status. It can also help you decide which benefits you are entitled to claim.