A combined return may be filed by divorcing couples who are not yet divorced at the end of the year. Filing as Married Filing Separately is an alternative. You no longer have the choice to file as Married Filing Separately or Married Filing Jointly in the year that your divorce decree becomes final. I have shared the detailed steps on how to file taxes if divorced mid year below.
How to File Taxes If You Divorce Mid Year?
If your divorce is finalized during the financial year (April 1 to March 31), your filing status for that year becomes individual, not joint.
You're required to file your own ITR and report only your own income from all sources (salary, freelancing, interest, rental income, etc).
In India, periodic maintenance (alimony) received post-divorce (e.g., monthly payments) is treated as taxable income under “Income from Other Sources” and must be included in your return.
Income from assets (e.g., rent or future capital gains) is taxable in the hands of the recipient after acquisition.
Child support is neither taxable for the recipient nor deductible by the payer.
Post-divorce, you’ll typically file ITR‑1,‑2, or‑3, depending on your income sources. Ensure you:
Report all individual income including taxable alimony.
Claim deductions like health insurance premiums (Section 80D), home loan interest (80C/24b), or investments (80C).
Report any capital gains from selling assets received during divorce.
File the return online via the Income Tax e‑Filing portal, verify with Aadhaar OTP/net‑banking or by mailing ITR‑V.
I hope you found this information helpful.
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How to File Taxes If Divorced Mid Year?
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