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Module 5: Filing Status

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Objectives:

In this tax tutorial, you will learn about filing status.

  • The filing status determines the rate at which income is taxed.
  • The five filing statuses are:
    • single
    • married filing jointly
    • married filing separately
    • head of household
    • qualifying surviving spouse filing

Some taxpayers can qualify for more than one filing status. Usually, taxpayers choose the filing status that results in the lowest tax.

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