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How To Choose The Right Filing Status For Your Taxes

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When filing taxes, it is crucial to indicate your current status. This is because this status actually determines the amount of money you should pay in taxes. It may also be important in deciding whether to file tax returns or not. How do find the right filing status for your taxes?

English: Map showing the status of same sex ma...
English: Map showing the status of same sex marriage in the USA. Same-sex marriage recognized Unions granting rights similar to marriage Unions granting limited / enumerated rights Foreign same-sex marriages recognized Same-sex marriage banned by statute Same-sex marriage banned by constitution Same-sex marriage and similar unions banned by constitution (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Whenever you have to indicate your status, it is vital that you consider the last status you had as at 31 Dec. However, when you are in a situation where more than one status is applicable, it is safe to go with one that will require you … Read the rest about Filing Taxes