Divorce

[Lion EA]

Can someone tell me off the top of their head:  during a divorce, if on soon-to-be ex-spouse asks for a copy of their return, is that enough; or do I need permission from both spouses that were on the original returns?

(Thanx, working on church function that's Friday, so buried in paper right now.)

[Jack from Ohio]

If the person signed the tax return (MFJ), they are entitled to any copy.  No permission is needed.

If they are MFS, or already divorced, they are only entitled to the return they signed.

[Lion EA]

That's what I was remembering. Thank you for confirming. I'll get back to this now-ex-client (keeping the wife). 2/3 of the way through setting up the church's Advent Giving Tree. (Not to mention, need to do my exercises for my new hip.) Thank you again, Jack.