Your filing status affects your tax bracket and credits — “Head of Household” can save money if you qualify.

Tax Filing Status Fact 101: Choosing the Right Status Can Save You Money

Here’s a tax fact that surprises many people: Your filing status can make or break your refund.

Picking the wrong tax filing status — single, head of household, married filing jointly, or married filing separately — can cost you thousands in lost credits, higher taxes, or even IRS penalties.

✅ Not sure if you’re using the right status? Get it right with us today!

Why Filing Status Matters

Your tax filing status affects:
✔️ Your standard deduction
✔️ Which credits you qualify for (like the Earned Income Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit)
✔️ Your tax brackets and overall tax rate
✔️ Whether you can amend your return later

Some people qualify for Head of Household but file as Single, costing them extra money every year. Others don’t realize they can amend past returns if they filed under the wrong status.

Common Mistakes

Here are a few filing status slip-ups we see all the time:
❌ Single parents not claiming Head of Household
❌ Married couples filing separately when filing jointly would save them more
❌ Divorced or separated taxpayers filing under the wrong status
❌ College students missing out on dependency credits

👉 Don’t guess — book your free filing status review now!

Can You Change Your Filing Status?

Yes — if you filed under the wrong status, you may be able to file an amended return and get back money you overpaid. But there are deadlines, so don’t wait.

✅ Ask us how to amend a return for the right filing status here!

We Make Filing Status Simple

At Acceptance Tax & Accounting, we help you:
✔️ Choose the right status for your situation
✔️ Maximize your deductions and credits
✔️ File accurately every year
✔️ Fix old returns if you made a mistake

📞 Click here to schedule your tax prep appointment today!