Which filing status gives you the lowest tax?

It depends on your situation and eligibility, but generally the order (from lowest to highest tax) is:

• Married Filing Jointly or Qualifying Surviving Spouse usually gives you the lowest tax.
• Head of Household usually gives you lower tax than Single or Married Filing Separately.
• Single usually gives you lower tax than Married Filing Separately.
• Married Filing Separately usually gives you the highest tax.