Q. Does this mean I can file Single and take the standard deduction, or Does this mean I can file Single and take the standard deduction, or Divorced/Separated?
A. No. You cannot file using "single". Your choices are Married Filing separately or, in some cases, Head of Household (HoH). There is no such status as "Divorced/Separated".
Q. Can I take the "full" standard deduction since I have been living in the house and keeping up on all the bills?
A. You can take the full standard deduction for the filing status you qualify for. There is no such thing as a partial standard deduction (except for dependents who also have to file a return).
Q. I did have my son living with me July - December 2024, and I paid all the bills. Can I file HOH and put him down even though he was working and will be filing his own taxes?
A. No, unless July included July1st. The qualifying dependent for HoH must live with you MORE than half the year.
Q. Can I file HOH and put him down even though he was working and will be filing his own taxes?
A. No, if he made more than $5050, for the year, and was not a full time student for five months.
See full dependent rules at: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Family/Rules-for-Claiming-a-Dependent-on-Your-Tax-Ret...
