A tax filing status indicating that a married couple is filing two separate...
The filing status used by a married couple who choose to record their respective incomes, exemptions, and deductions on separate individual tax returns.
A filing status a taxpayer can use if married as of the end of the tax year. Taxpayer and his/her spouse each file a separate income tax return with their own income and deductions. (See also innocent spouse rule.)
The filing status used by a couple that is married at the end of the year and chooses to file separate tax returns.
The filing status you can choose if you are married and do not want to file jointly with your spouse. This method may benefit you if you want to be responsible only for your own tax or if this method results in less tax than a joint return. If you and your spouse do not agree to file a joint return, you may have to use this filing status.
A filing status for married couples that choose to record their respective incomes, exemptions, and deductions on separate individual tax returns.