Filing taxes and claiming child during separation

I’ve been separated for over a year. Can I file taxes as single/head of household? Also, our child is with us for an equal amount of time throughout the year. Can we both claim him on our taxes for last year?

Only one parent can claim the minor child each year. Typically there is an agreement that one parent claims the child in even-numbered years and the other claims the child in odd-numbered years.

You will need to consult with a tax professional about which filing status you can use on your tax return.


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Sounds good. Thank you!