Taxes after divorse process

Munierro

Hi community

I am divorsed from a middle of a last year. Since then I am living separately an paying an allimony to my wife and children. I have a permit C, my exwife - B.
I was a bit confused when I received a huge bill from my tax office for 2020. Also in a tax form is my exwife`s name stated.
Is it a mistake of municipality or do I have to fill the tax form for both of us? I assumed we would be taxed separately in 2020 as we are separated now. How should I talk with my tax office?

Thank you in advance for all your advises.
Minierro

Di_Vayo

Hi Munierro
I recommend you to contact with your local tax office and describe your situation with a divorcing process. According to a federal tax law each of you have to complete a separate tax declaration. Provisional tax invoices issued before separation, divorce or dissolution of the partnership for the previously jointly taxed persons for the tax period concerned should be cancelled and replaced by separate provisional tax invoices.
Hope it helps.
Wish you good luck
D_V

Moat

I'm not a tax expert, but I can offer some general guidance.

Review your divorce agreement: Examine your divorce agreement or settlement to see if it includes any provisions regarding taxes. Some agreements specify who is responsible for filing taxes and how any deductions or credits should be allocated.

Determine your filing status: Depending on the tax laws in your jurisdiction, you may be required to file as married, single, or head of household. If you were divorced before the end of the tax year, it's possible that you may be able to file as a single or head of household, but again, this depends on your local tax regulations.

Verify if your alimony payments are tax-deductible: In some jurisdictions, alimony payments are tax-deductible for the payer and taxable income for the recipient.