How Filing Status Affects Your Tax
Compare tax liability across different filing statuses
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Married Filing Jointly
Married and filing together
Deduction
$30,000
Tax
$4,923
Effective Rate
6.6%
Head of Household
Unmarried with qualifying dependents
Deduction
$22,500
Tax
$5,960
Effective Rate
8.0%
+$1,037 more than Married Filing Jointly
Single
Unmarried or legally separated
Deduction
$15,000
Tax
$8,114
Effective Rate
10.8%
+$3,191 more than Married Filing Jointly
Married Filing Separately
Married but filing separate returns
Deduction
$15,000
Tax
$8,114
Effective Rate
10.8%
+$3,191 more than Married Filing Jointly
Filing Status Eligibility
- Single: Unmarried, divorced, or legally separated
- Married Filing Jointly: Married couples filing one return
- Married Filing Separately: Married but filing individual returns
- Head of Household: Unmarried, pay 50%+ of home costs, have qualifying dependent
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