Before you start preparing your tax return for the year, it's a good idea to decide which filing status you'll be using. There are five different options to choose from, and picking the right one may ...

Filing taxes may not be your favorite chore, but it’s a necessary one to ensure that you stay in the good graces of the IRS. Deciding which tax filing status to choose matters for determining which ...

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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 ...

What's your filing status? It may sound like a simple question, but the correct answer could make a difference in your tax bill. Bankrate's Tax Guide* Tax brackets* Tax forms* Tax deductions* Tax ...

In a Program Manager Technical Advice (PMTA) memorandum, the IRS Office of Chief Counsel in two examples addressed what date interest begins to accrue on a tax overpayment when taxpayers change their ...

You may have dreaded tax season for months: your first one ever. What do you need? How do you do your taxes? Where do you begin? Everyone feels this way about the tax preparation process at one time ...

Now that tax season is officially open, it is important to know who is required to file a tax return this year. For most people, the last day to file a federal income tax return, or to request an ...

When you file your federal income tax return, one of the first decisions you need to make is selecting your filing status. Choosing the right one is crucial because it affects your standard ...

The filing status you choose this tax season may greatly influence the amount of your refund. Sometimes you can make a selection on your filing status, depending on your personal situation, but your ...

Janet Berry-Johnson, CPA, is a freelance writer with a background in accounting and income tax planning and preparation for individuals and small businesses. Her work has appeared in Business Insider ...