Category Archives: Filing Status

If you qualify to file your tax return using the head of household status, you may find some benefit to doing so. Generally, head of household status has a lower tax rate ad a higher standard deduction for filers than either single or married filing separately. There are five different filing statuses that you can […]

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There are five different filing statuses that you can use when completing your tax return. The requirements are different for each, and your ability to claim certain deductions changes with each one, so you need to examine each option carefully.

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Not only can using the right filing status affect how much you owe, but it can also affect which credits you are eligible to receive. In fact, the filing status you choose can even determine whether you have to file a tax return at all. For IRS purposes, anyone who is married on or before […]

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Tax Filing Statuses

November 26, 2014

There are a variety of status under which you can file your taxes, and understanding the difference between each can help you determine which status you should file. At tax time, you can use all the help you can get to make the process as simple and smooth as possible.

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Choosing the Right Filing Status

November 20, 2014

The benefits available to you at tax time, as well as tax rates and deduction amounts are dependent upon the filing status you choose. Your filing status is determined by your marital situation on the final day of the year, and whether or not you have any dependents.

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