Your filing status affects everything from your tax brackets to whether you have to file at all. Here’s how the rules work.

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

Plus: Average tax refunds, filing status, a new global tax deal, commuting expenses & business mileage, a closely watched tax ...

Dear Rusty: I’m trying to figure out if I should change my IRS filing status to “Married — Filing Jointly” prior to getting reviewed for my Medicare Part B and Part D. My current IRS status is ...

There were 161 million individual income tax returns filed to the IRS in 2024, possibly including yours. While not every American is required to file a tax return, most will – and there may be good ...

The Internal Revenue Service has announced when it will begin accepting tax returns in 2026. Tax filing season begins Monday, Jan. 26, and will run until Wednesday, April 15. The IRS expects to ...

The Head of Household filing status provides tax relief for single-parent households and those caring for dependents. The future of the Head of Household filing status is uncertain as Congress ...

Dear Rusty: I’m trying to figure out if I should change my IRS filing status to “Married – Filing Jointly” prior to getting reviewed for my Medicare Part B and Part D. My current IRS status is ...