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It's a special filing status used by unmarried persons who live with certain relatives. Using this status gives higher exemptions and standard deductions than filing as single.

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Head of household is a filing status on tax forms for individuals who are unmarried or considered unmarried for the tax year, have paid more than half the cost of keeping up a home, and have a qualifying dependent. This filing status typically offers more favorable tax rates and a higher standard deduction compared to filing as single.

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Head of household is a status filing for U.S. federal income taxes. If you are entitled to claim head of household and wish to do so, you simply include it on your 1040 or other tax filing.


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There are few different things that are required to allow someone to claim head of household. You must be unmarried and have paid more than half the cost of keeping up a home for that tax year.


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How do I figure out which federal tax form is the right one to fill out?

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