FILING STATUS

1. You marital status on the last day of the year determines your filing status.
2. A married couple may file a "joint return" or each may file "married filing separately". If your spouse died during the year you can still file a "joint return". Choose the one that gives you the lowest tax obligation.
3. If you are unmarried your filing status is either "single" or "head of household".

INCORRECT 1099

If the 1099 you received shows the wrong amount of income, you should request a corrected copy of the 1099. If you are unable to get a corrected copy, you should report the incorrect 1099 information as it appears on the form. Then add or subtract the amount of the error when computing your total. Be sure to include a letter of explanation with your return. If you do not receive a 1099 you still are responsible to show the income.