{"id":30592,"date":"2024-12-04T13:56:19","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T18:56:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/?p=30592"},"modified":"2024-12-04T13:57:58","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T18:57:58","slug":"how-to-choose-the-best-filing-status-for-your-taxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-filing-status-for-your-taxes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Best Filing Status for Your Taxes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2024 (returns filed in 2025).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to filing your taxes, determining the right filing status is more than just deciding whether you&#8217;re single or married. It\u2019s an important choice that affects how much tax you\u2019ll owe, what deductions you can claim, and which credits you\u2019re eligible for. Whether you\u2019re going through a big life change or just need a refresher, understanding your tax filing status is essential to make the most of your tax situation.\u00a0 Here&#8217;s how to figure out which filing status applies to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-filing-status-and-why-does-it-matter\"><strong><strong>What is filing status and why does it matter?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your filing status determines everything from your standard deduction to your tax rate. The right status can mean a lower tax bill, while the wrong one could leave you paying more than necessary. It impacts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Who needs to file a return:<\/strong> Your filing status can impact whether you even <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/do-i-have-to-file-taxes\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=filingstatuses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">need to file a tax return<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tax form to use:<\/strong> It helps decide <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/beginners-guide-to-common-irs-forms\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=filingstatuses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">which form to file<\/a> (Form 1040, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Refund eligibility:<\/strong> Your filing status may also determine if you qualify for a tax refund.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Standard deduction:<\/strong> Each filing status comes with a different standard deduction, which directly lowers your taxable income.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tax credits:<\/strong> Some statuses make you eligible for special tax credits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taxes owed:<\/strong> Depending on your status, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/newsroom\/irs-provides-tax-inflation-adjustments-for-tax-year-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tax rate<\/a> could be higher or lower.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-5-filing-statuses\"><strong><strong>What are the 5 filing statuses?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are five different filing statuses that you may be able to choose from. Here&#8217;s what each one means and who qualifies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-single\"><strong>1. Single<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The single status is for those who are unmarried, divorced, or legally separated under a divorce decree. If you don\u2019t have a spouse or dependents, this is typically your default option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> If you\u2019ve never been married or if you\u2019ve been divorced for the entire year, you\u2019d file as single.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-married-filing-jointly\"><strong>2. Married Filing Jointly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re married, you and your spouse can choose to file your taxes together under the married filing jointly status. This is usually the most beneficial filing status because it offers the lowest tax rates and the highest standard deduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> If you\u2019re married and live with your spouse all year, you\u2019d file jointly. Even if your spouse passed away during the tax year, you could still file jointly for that year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/?utm_dest=site&amp;action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=filingstatuses&amp;gid=filingstatuses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Started Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-married-filing-separately\"><strong>3. Married Filing Separately<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some married couples choose to file separately under the married filing separately status. This option might be beneficial in certain situations, such as if one spouse has significant medical expenses or other deductible costs that would benefit from a lower taxable income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> If one spouse has high medical expenses and filing separately would give a larger deduction, it might make sense to file separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-head-of-household\"><strong>4. Head of Household<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re unmarried but have a <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/who-can-i-claim-as-a-dependent\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=filingstatuses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dependent<\/a> (such as a child or other relative) living with you, you might be able to file head of household. This status gives you a higher standard deduction than filing as single and comes with other benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Requirements:<\/strong> You need to have paid more than half the cost of maintaining your home for yourself and your dependent(s) during the tax year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> If you\u2019re unmarried and financially support your child, you may qualify for head of household, which usually means you\u2019ll pay less in taxes than if you filed single.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-qualifying-widow-er-with-dependent-child\"><strong>5. Qualifying Widow(er) with Dependent Child<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your spouse passed away in one of the last two years, and you have a dependent child, you may be able to file as a qualifying widow(er) with dependent child. This status is similar to married filing jointly but is only available for two years following the death of a spouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> If your spouse passed away and you\u2019re raising a child on your own, you can use this status to get the same benefits as filing jointly for the next two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-factors-that-affect-your-filing-status\"><strong>Factors that affect your filing status<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, how do you figure out which filing status applies to you? There are a few key factors to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Marital status:<\/strong> Your marital status on the last day of the year determines whether you file as single or married. Even if you were <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/tax-advice-for-newly-married-couples\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=filingstatuses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">married for only part of the year<\/a>, you\u2019re still considered married for tax purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dependents:<\/strong> If you have children or other dependents, that could qualify you for head of household or qualifying widow(er) status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Living situation:<\/strong> Are you living with a partner or by yourself? If you\u2019re unmarried but support a dependent, you may qualify for head of household.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Life changes:<\/strong> Big events like getting married, having a child, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/individuals\/file-the-final-income-tax-returns-of-a-deceased-person\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">losing a spouse<\/a> can impact your filing status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-your-filing-status-right-for-maximum-savings\"><strong><strong>Get your filing status right for maximum savings<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the right tax filing status isn\u2019t just a technicality\u2014it can impact your entire tax return. Whether you&#8217;re single, married filing jointly, head of household, or a qualifying widow(er), selecting the correct status can save you money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">File your taxes with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/?utm_dest=site&amp;action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=filingstatuses&amp;gid=filingstatuses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ezTaxReturn<\/a> and we\u2019ll compare your options to help you make the smartest choice.  Plus, you&#8217;ll get the biggest possible refund, guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/?utm_dest=site&amp;action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=filingstatuses&amp;gid=filingstatuses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Started Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The articles and content published on this blog are provided for informational purposes only. The information presented is not intended to be, and should not be taken as, legal, financial, or professional advice. Readers are advised to seek appropriate professional guidance and conduct their own due diligence before making any decisions based on the information provided.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2024 (returns filed in 2025). When it comes to filing your taxes, determining the right filing status is more than just deciding whether you&#8217;re single or married. It\u2019s an important choice that affects how much tax you\u2019ll owe, what deductions you can claim, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":30706,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30592","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tax-tips-and-planning"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.13 (Yoast SEO v20.13) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Choose the Best Filing Status for Your Taxes<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover how to choose the best tax filing status for your situation and maximize your deductions and credits this tax season.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-filing-status-for-your-taxes\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Choose the Best Filing Status for Your Taxes\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Discover how to choose the best tax filing status for your situation and maximize your deductions and credits this tax season.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-filing-status-for-your-taxes\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"ezTaxReturn.com Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ezTaxReturn\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-12-04T18:56:19+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-12-04T18:57:58+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/FilingStatus.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"533\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"ezTaxReturn Expert Staff\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@ezTaxReturn\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@ezTaxReturn\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"ezTaxReturn Expert Staff\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-filing-status-for-your-taxes\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-filing-status-for-your-taxes\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"ezTaxReturn Expert Staff\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/53293fc1f8f3940b232359e95b10360b\"},\"headline\":\"How to Choose the Best Filing Status for Your Taxes\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-12-04T18:56:19+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-04T18:57:58+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-filing-status-for-your-taxes\/\"},\"wordCount\":941,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"articleSection\":[\"Tax Tips &amp; Planning\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-filing-status-for-your-taxes\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-filing-status-for-your-taxes\/\",\"name\":\"How to Choose the Best Filing Status for Your Taxes\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2024-12-04T18:56:19+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-04T18:57:58+00:00\",\"description\":\"Discover how to choose the best tax filing status for your situation and maximize your deductions and credits this tax season.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-filing-status-for-your-taxes\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-filing-status-for-your-taxes\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-filing-status-for-your-taxes\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"How to Choose the Best Filing Status for Your Taxes\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"ezTaxReturn.com Blog\",\"description\":\"File your taxes online\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"alternateName\":\"ezTaxReturn Blog\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"ezTaxReturn.com\",\"alternateName\":\"ezTaxReturn\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ezTaxReturnBloglogoSQ.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ezTaxReturnBloglogoSQ.jpg\",\"width\":696,\"height\":696,\"caption\":\"ezTaxReturn.com\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ezTaxReturn\/\",\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ezTaxReturn\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/53293fc1f8f3940b232359e95b10360b\",\"name\":\"ezTaxReturn Expert Staff\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/758e24e4e8a2dbdded8b37f0a112c6803d2565a6a732b9ec81920baf86a61d49?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/758e24e4e8a2dbdded8b37f0a112c6803d2565a6a732b9ec81920baf86a61d49?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"ezTaxReturn Expert Staff\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/author\/brittany-harrison\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to Choose the Best Filing Status for Your Taxes","description":"Discover how to choose the best tax filing status for your situation and maximize your deductions and credits this tax season.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-filing-status-for-your-taxes\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How to Choose the Best Filing Status for Your Taxes","og_description":"Discover how to choose the best tax filing status for your situation and maximize your deductions and credits this tax season.","og_url":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-filing-status-for-your-taxes\/","og_site_name":"ezTaxReturn.com Blog","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ezTaxReturn\/","article_published_time":"2024-12-04T18:56:19+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-12-04T18:57:58+00:00","og_image":[{"width":800,"height":533,"url":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/FilingStatus.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"ezTaxReturn Expert Staff","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@ezTaxReturn","twitter_site":"@ezTaxReturn","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"ezTaxReturn Expert Staff","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-filing-status-for-your-taxes\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-filing-status-for-your-taxes\/"},"author":{"name":"ezTaxReturn Expert Staff","@id":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/53293fc1f8f3940b232359e95b10360b"},"headline":"How to Choose the Best Filing Status for Your Taxes","datePublished":"2024-12-04T18:56:19+00:00","dateModified":"2024-12-04T18:57:58+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-filing-status-for-your-taxes\/"},"wordCount":941,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/#organization"},"articleSection":["Tax Tips &amp; Planning"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-filing-status-for-your-taxes\/","url":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-filing-status-for-your-taxes\/","name":"How to Choose the Best Filing Status for Your Taxes","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/#website"},"datePublished":"2024-12-04T18:56:19+00:00","dateModified":"2024-12-04T18:57:58+00:00","description":"Discover how to choose the best tax filing status for your situation and maximize your deductions and credits this tax season.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-filing-status-for-your-taxes\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-filing-status-for-your-taxes\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-filing-status-for-your-taxes\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to Choose the Best Filing Status for Your Taxes"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/","name":"ezTaxReturn.com Blog","description":"File your taxes online","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/#organization"},"alternateName":"ezTaxReturn Blog","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"ezTaxReturn.com","alternateName":"ezTaxReturn","url":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ezTaxReturnBloglogoSQ.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ezTaxReturnBloglogoSQ.jpg","width":696,"height":696,"caption":"ezTaxReturn.com"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ezTaxReturn\/","https:\/\/twitter.com\/ezTaxReturn"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/53293fc1f8f3940b232359e95b10360b","name":"ezTaxReturn Expert Staff","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/758e24e4e8a2dbdded8b37f0a112c6803d2565a6a732b9ec81920baf86a61d49?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/758e24e4e8a2dbdded8b37f0a112c6803d2565a6a732b9ec81920baf86a61d49?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"ezTaxReturn Expert Staff"},"url":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/author\/brittany-harrison\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30592","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30592"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30592\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":42073,"href":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30592\/revisions\/42073"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30706"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30592"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30592"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30592"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}