What are Montanas filing status options, and which one should I use?
Below are the Montana filing status options. If more than one filing status applies to you, choose the one that will give you the lowest tax. Single You are considered single if, on December 31 of the tax year: • You were never married; or, • You were legally separated according to your state law under a final decree of divorce or separate maintenance; or, • You were widowed before January 1 of the tax year and you did not remarry during the tax year. Married filing joint return You and your spouse may file a joint return if: • You were married as of December 31 of the tax year, even if you did not live with your spouse at the end of the tax year; or, • Your spouse died during the tax year and you did not remarry during the tax year • You were married as of December 31 of the tax year and your spouse died in the following tax year before filing a tax return. A husband and wife may file a joint return even if only one had income of if they did not live together all year.
