09/07/2026
AS THE OCT 15TH DEADLINE APPROACHES, WE WOULD LIKE TO EMPHASIZE the following:
***Married? Choose the Right Filing Status***
If you’re legally married, your filing options are usually:
1. Married Filing Jointly (MFJ) — INNOCENT SPOUSE or INJURED SPOUSE relief may be available in certain cases.
2. Married Filing Separately (MFS) — Each spouse files their own return. This may be useful for liability protection or specific tax situations.
***What about Head of Household (HOH)?***
1. HOH is generally NOT available to MARRIED taxpayers unless you meet the IRS rules to be considered “unmarried,” such as living apart from your spouse for the last six months of the year and supporting a qualifying child or dependent.
2. You CANNOT file as Single unless you are "legally divorced" or "legally separated" under a final court decree.
3. Filing as HOH to obtain a refund or avoid debts because your spouse has tax issues is fraudulent.
With due respect, please do not pressure us to commit fraud by selecting an incorrect filing status for personal reasons.