Arizona § 43-1002 - Married person; application of definition
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 43-1002 — Married person; application of definition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-1002. Married person; application of definition
The following rules shall apply to the definition of "married person" in section 43-1001:
1. An individual who is legally separated from his or her spouse under a decree of dissolution of marriage or of separate maintenance shall not be considered as married.
2. A taxpayer shall be considered as married at the close of the taxable year if his or her spouse died during the taxable year and the taxpayer would have been considered married at the date of the death of such spouse.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 43-1002
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 43-1002 cover?
Section 43-1002 ("Married person; application of definition") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 43-1002?
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