Introduction When a U.S. citizen or resident alien is married to a dual-status alien spouse, tax filing can be complex. A dual-status alien is an individual who is considered...
Introduction The IRS provides special tax relief to widowed taxpayers through the Qualifying Surviving Spouse (QSS) filing status. This status allows eligible individuals to continue using the Married Filing...
Introduction The Head of Household (HOH) filing status provides tax benefits for unmarried individuals who support a dependent and pay the majority of household expenses. Filing as HOH allows...
Introduction Most married couples file their tax returns as Married Filing Jointly (MFJ) because of lower tax rates and higher deductions. However, in certain situations, filing Married Filing Separately...
Introduction Filing status is one of the most important factors in determining a taxpayer’s tax liability, standard deduction, and eligibility for tax credits. Choosing the correct filing status ensures...
Introduction The Social Security Number (SSN) is one of the most critical pieces of information on IRS Form 1040. The IRS matches the SSN provided on tax returns with...
Introduction Filling out the personal information section of IRS Form 1040 is one of the most important steps in filing your tax return. Errors in this section can cause...
Filing Taxes for the First Time? Here’s What You Need to Know If you’re filing taxes for the first time, you might be feeling a mix of emotions—confusion, stress,...
Oops! Made a Mistake on Your Tax Return? Here’s What to Do You’ve finally filed your taxes, breathed a sigh of relief, and then—uh-oh—you realize you made a mistake....
Filing Taxes Online? Here’s What You Need to Know Let’s be real—nobody enjoys tax season. The stress of gathering documents, ensuring accuracy, and worrying about potential mistakes can make...