I qualify to file as Single or HOH this year. First year being single. Son (in college, earned 11K in 2019). I am thinking of filing as single as my itemized deductions will come close to 17K. This way son gets to file as single (first time filing) and get govt. stimulus. If I file as HOH with him as dependent, I don't qualify for govt stimulus. If increase in standard deductions is the only advantage I will get filing as HOH vs single, then I would like to file as single (as my itemized deductions come close to that limit ) and son get stimulus check. Is my thought process right or will I miss out on something else besides increase in itemized deduction limit by not filing for HOH? thank you!
