Fequently Asked Tax Questions

Do I Need to File a Tax Return?

I general you need to file a tax return if you are a U.S. citizen or a resident of Puerto Rico between the ages of 19 and 65 not being claimed as a dependent. You need to have gross income of more than the sum of your personal exemption and standard deduction, and for self employed people if you have net earnings of more than $400. (See More Details)

What's my Filing Status?

There are five different filing statuses: single, married filing jointly, married filing seperately, head of household, and qualifying widow with dependent child.  If more than one filing status applies to a taxpayer, choose the one that results in the lowest tax.  In general, a taxpayer's filing status depends on his or her marital status. (See More Details)