We break down the definitions and eligibility rules for the five IRS filing statuses to help you maximize your refund this ...

Your filing status affects everything from your tax brackets to whether you have to file at all. Here’s how the rules work.

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Although not prohibited by federal law, employment discrimination based on marital status is illegal in several states. However, the exact contours of “marital status” discrimination have been ...