Determine You Filing Status

Posted January 19th, 2012.

To begin filing for taxes, you will need to know which filing status you qualify for. If you qualify for more than one, Murrieta Tax Returns suggests that you choose the status that will give you the lowest tax obligation.

Single status is for those who are unmarried, divorced or legally separated on the last day of the year. Married taxpayers will want to determine their qualifications for filing jointly or separated. Head of Household status is for unmarried taxpayers who maintain more than half of a home along with another taxpayer. The Widow(er) with Dependent Child status has a few more qualifying factors. If you have lost your spouse and have a dependent child, ask your tax preparer for assistance.