Definitions for "filing status"
The types of taxpayers: single, married filing jointly, married filing separately,...
Your filing status determines your tax bracket and amount of taxes you must pay. Factors such as marital status affect your filing status.
An individual’s filing status ascertains the rate of income tax applicable to that person. Single, married filing a joint return, married filing a separate return, head of household, and qualifying widow or widower with dependent child, are the five different types of filing status.