How Losing a Spouse Can Double Your Tax Rate Overnight

Losing a spouse can affect every aspect of your life — especially if you are a senior and you have been married for a long ...
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Married, single or self-employed? How this important tax-filing choice can rewrite your tax bill

Your yearly tax filing journey begins with one question: Are you Single, Married filing jointly, Married filing separately, Head of Household or a Qualifying Surviving Spouse? Your answer can cost you ...
Forbes

Tax And Troubles In Estate Administration On The Loss Of A Spouse

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Global tax strategy and legacy design for families and founders. When a person dies in the US or as a US citizen, anywhere, an ...
NBC Los Angeles

There can be a ‘survivor's penalty' after a spouse dies — here's how to avoid it

It's of course very difficult to lose your spouse — and some survivors may also have to deal with the shock of higher taxes after their wife or husband dies. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, ...
SFGate

Surviving a Spouse—and the Tax Bill: How To Handle Capital Gains on a Home

Losing a spouse brings immense emotional weight and, often, unexpected financial decisions. For many surviving spouses, one of the most complicated and confusing tasks is deciding what to do with the ...
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How much income do you need to file a tax return?

While taxes are inevitable for most Americans, the government doesn't require those with sufficiently low incomes to file.
CNET

Married, Single or Self-Employed? How This Important Tax-Filing Choice Can Rewrite Your Tax Bill

We break down the definitions and eligibility rules for the five IRS filing statuses to help you maximize your refund this tax season. Dawn Allcot is a full-time freelance writer, content marketing ...