Dear Action Line: What determines "filing status" on federal tax returns? I'm a single man with no other wage earner here, so am I "head of household?" - D.C., Tulsa. You are the "man of the house" ...

Choosing your filing status is a crucial step for preparing your federal tax return, as it determines your standard deduction, tax rates, and brackets. Your filing status is very important because it ...

Text Callout : Key Takeaways - Tax Filing in 2025: How to Choose Your Filing Status Deciding how to choose your tax status seems like it should be easy. But it’s often not. The Internal Revenue ...

Dear Action Line: I am never sure about my income tax "filing status" such as "married filing separately" vs. "single." Does it really matter, tax-wise? - D.S., Tulsa. Yes, generally you can look ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees in 2020? My income dropped way down when I was forced into retirement in March due to COVID, so I’m wondering whether I ...

Your tax filing status determines your income tax rate and is based on your marital status, whether you’re filing jointly with a spouse and whether you have dependents. Your filing status can change ...

Tax filing season is right around the corner, and as you prepare, it’s important to know your correct tax filing status. Filing status is used to determine your filing requirements, the amount of your ...

Are you filing as a single, married individual, or head of household? This and some sub factors determine filing status. Married? Couples are able to file tax returns jointly or separately. Depending ...

On the first official day of the 2023 tax filing season, a Jan. 23 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) claimed taxpayers in some types of housing would only be eligible for one filing status.