1 FEDERAL FILING STATUS (check only one for each return):2 CHECK IF (on federal return): 2025

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impacts the calculation of income tax, affects the amount of the standard deduction, and determines allowance or limitation of certain credits and deductions. The five filing statuses are: single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, head of household, and qualifying surviving spouse.
Generally, your filing status is based on your marital status on the last day of the year. You can choose: Single if youre unmarried, divorced or legally separated. Married filing jointly if youre married or if your spouse passed away during the year.
The Head of Household filing status offers more generous tax brackets and a higher Standard Deduction than filing as single. This can apply when you maintain a home for a qualifying person. Qualifying persons can include a child or other dependent who meets certain eligibility criteria.
Single if youre unmarried, divorced or legally separated. Married filing jointly if youre married or if your spouse passed away during the year. Married filing separately if youre married and dont want to file jointly or find that filing separately lowers your tax. Most couples save money by filing jointly.

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Decide how you want to file your taxes. The IRS recommends using tax preparation software to e-file for the easiest and most accurate returns and fastest refunds. You may be able to file free online through IRS Direct File if you are in one of 25 participating states and have a simple tax return.
The IRS may correct certain errors on a return and may accept returns without certain required forms or schedules. In these instances, theres no need to amend your return. However, file an amended return if theres a change in your filing status, income, deductions, credits, or tax liability.
When a married couple chooses to file a joint return (Filing Status 2), they report their income together in the same column on the return. The first $17,000 of their total taxable income is then taxed at the lower rates, with the remainder being subject to tax at the rate of 5.75%.

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