filing status
Return category choice
Filing status is a category on tax returns that determines tax rates and deduction amounts based on household situation.
The five U.S. federal filing statuses are single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, head of household, and qualifying surviving spouse.
What's your filing status?
Choosing the right one can significantly affect how much you owe.
- tax returnIncome declaration to government
- head of householdFamily's chief decision-maker
- singleOne in number
- spouseMarried partner
- domestic partnerCommitted unmarried cohabitant
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