Filing status

Under United States federal income tax law, filing status is an important factor in computing taxable income. Filing status depends in part on marital status and family situation.

There are five possible filing status categories: single individual, married person filing jointly or surviving spouse, married person filing separately, head of household, and qualifying widow(er) with dependent children. A taxpayer who qualifies for more than one filing status may choose a status.

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