Married filing separately: How to decide if married filing jointly or separately is best for you
Should you file your taxes as “married filing jointly” or “married filing separately?” Here’s how to decide.
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Apr 04, 2025
Mallika Mitra
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Mallika Mitra is a freelance writer and editor focused on taxes, retirement planning, investing and more. She was previously a writer and editor at Money, where she wrote a weekly newsletter about investing, and a wide range of stories on meme stocks, crypto, generational investing trends and more. Her work can also be found in Bloomberg News, CNBC, Business Insider and The Wall Street Journal's Buy Side, among other places.
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Head of household filing status can save you money on your taxes — if you qualify
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Tax deductions: How they work, how to claim them
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W-2 form: What it is, when to expect it
If you’re an employee, your employer is required to mail out a W-2 form, detailing your income and taxes, by Jan. 31.
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CFA vs. CFP: Which one is right for you?
Here are some of the main differences between a CFA and CFP.
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The Lifetime Learning Credit: How it works, income limits, and more
At tax time, the Lifetime Learning Credit can help you save money on education costs.
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