You keep referring to "less than $4700." The amount that you need to be concerned about is $4200.
You do not enter your BF's W-2 on your own tax return. You cannot file a joint return with a boyfriend. Only legally married couples file joint returns.
Already told you that if your BF had more than $4200 of income you cannot claim him as a dependent, If his income was more than $4200 his name does not belong on your tax return for any reason. He can file his own tax return and file as Single to seek a refund if he had any tax withheld.
Claiming your BF does not make you Head of Household. Only a blood-related qualifying dependent would make you eligible to file as HOH.
You might also want to consider that with the upcoming stimulus checks----someone who is claimed as a dependent does not get one.
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