We break down the definitions and eligibility rules for the five IRS filing statuses to help you maximize your refund this ...

Your filing status affects everything from your tax brackets to whether you have to file at all. Here’s how the rules work.

When it comes to tax time, filing taxes as “married filing separately” might seem like a simple way to keep finances tidy, but the tax code treats this status very differently than most couples expect ...

Getting married changes the way you file your taxes, and not always to your benefit. Many people refer to the marriage tax or marriage penalty, for example. But, depending on whether you file jointly ...

You must file a federal tax return if your income meets the IRS filing threshold for your age and filing status, if you ...

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