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
$32,200
Tax
$4,640
Effective Rate
6.2%
Head of Household
Unmarried with qualifying dependents
Deduction
$24,200
Tax
$5,742
Effective Rate
7.7%
+$1,102 more than Married Filing Jointly
Single
Unmarried or legally separated
Deduction
$16,100
Tax
$7,670
Effective Rate
10.2%
+$3,030 more than Married Filing Jointly
Married Filing Separately
Married but filing separate returns
Deduction
$16,100
Tax
$7,670
Effective Rate
10.2%
+$3,030 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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