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.

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 ...

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 ...