To qualify for Head of Household filing status, the following must apply:
- The taxpayer must be unmarried as of December 31, 2019
- The taxpayer must have provided more than half the cost of keeping a home. This includes rent/mortgage, taxes, utilities, meals, etc.
- The home must have been the principal residence of a dependent child or other qualifying dependent relative
Guide to Filing Taxes as Head of Household
To review or change your filing status, click on My Info from the menu on the left. Next to the filing status, which should be listed under the taxpayer name and information, click Edit on the right. Review the questions on the screen to determine which filing status you may claim.
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