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" ...

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.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A taxpayer’s filing status is primarily determined by marital status and whether or not they have ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dear Rusty: I’m trying to figure out if I should change my IRS filing status to “Married — Filing Jointly” prior to getting reviewed for my Medicare Part B and Part D. My current IRS status is ...

We break down the definitions and eligibility rules for the five IRS filing statuses to help you maximize your refund this tax season. Dawn Allcot is a full-time freelance writer, content marketing ...