Yes, but unless you worked during the year it probably won't make much difference. If your parent worked, they can claim you and your child and get earned income credit.
If you file head of household, you get back around $ 4,000.
If your child lived with you but you did not claim it as a dependent you can still file head of household. You have to list the child's name and social security number on your return.
You can file as married filing separately, but not as single. If you have a child or children living with you and your spouse did not live with you for the last 6 months of the year, it is possible to file as head of household, but please check closely additional requirements to file as head of household.
if me and my husband both have a residence and we are married can we both file head of household?
No
No, you cannot file as the head of household on your yearly taxes if you are married. That is an option only available to single or widowed filers.
No, you can only count once. There are specific rules for dependents in a household.
I believe you need a dependent to have a household.
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You would get a bigger tax deduction break if you file head of household.
The difference between filing single and head of household is the type of situation the tax filer has. Filing head of household can lead to a lesser tax paid for the year. If a person is single, but has dependents, it is better to file head of household. If a person is single with no dependents, a person should file as single.
If Oklahoma recognizes common law marriage, and you both present yourselves as husband and wife, you need to file married filing jointly or married filing separately. Head of household filing status is for single or divorced persons who have a qualifying child.