thank you very much, that is the first answer that i have gotten that is "dumbed down" enough for me to understand it. The difference is only 1500.00 for me, HOH vs single, and its not worth the drama it would cause. From what you have said the IRS may go back on her if i do amended returns and get that HOH status, or claim HOH this time, while she claims him a her dependent(past and present). Probably the best 1500 I've ever spent/passed on. lol.
