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US federal filing status (overview)

High-level reference only. Rules have exceptions; this is not advice.

Generally for unmarried taxpayers who do not qualify for another status.

Combined return for spouses; often wider brackets and one standard deduction for the household.

Separate returns; some credits and deductions differ from MFJ. Sometimes used for liability or state reasons.

For unmarried taxpayers who pay more than half the cost of keeping up a home for a qualifying person. Rules are specific.