Your yearly tax filing journey begins with one question: Are you Single, Married filing jointly, Married filing separately, Head of Household or a Qualifying Surviving Spouse? Your answer can cost you ...

The choice between single and head of household tax filing status can have a sizable impact on the taxes you owe or the refund you receive. Yet many don’t realize they may qualify for the more ...

Your tax filing status determines your income tax rate and is based on your marital status, whether you’re filing jointly with a spouse and whether you have dependents. Your filing status can change ...

When one spouse dies, the surviving spouse inherits the same 401(k) balance, though RMD options depend on how the account is ...

I have always filed single with no exemptions to make sure my I would never have federal tax due. Over the past 5 years now I've gotten married, have two kids, and I am about to achieve another ...

We break down the definitions and eligibility rules for the five IRS filing statuses to help you maximize your refund this tax season. Dawn Allcot is a full-time freelance writer, content marketing ...