What are the different filing statuses?
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What are the different filing statuses?

Answer

There are five filing statuses:

1. Single
2. Married Filing Jointly
3. Married Filing Separately
4. Head of Household
5. Qualifying Widow(er) with Dependent Child.

If more than one filing status applies to you, choose the one that will give you the lowest tax.

Search by filing status in our knowledge base for more information on each. Or see Form 1040 instructions.

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Views: 2730	Created on: Jun 15, 2013 Date updated: Nov 11, 2021
Posted in: Filing Status, Dependents, Exemptions

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