Head or Household is for *unmarried* persons or *considered unmarried* that have not lived with their spouse at any time during the last 6 months of the tax year. You can either file jointly or separately (which will reduce or eliminate several credits). Usually jointly is best but student loans can be a determining factor. If you and your wife have lived together HOH is not an option.
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
