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.

Taxpayers will see higher deductions, new breaks on tips and overtime, and changes to credits when filing 2025 returns, ...

Married couples may be bound to each other in good times and in bad, but that doesn’t mean they have to be in taxes, too. While most married people file a joint tax return and benefit from doing so, a ...

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 ...

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