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Can I claim Head of Household if an adult child lives with me in my home and does not pay rent?
My adult child lived with me in the home that I own all year. They do not pay rent, but they do have a job.
Is it possible for me to claim Head of Household? Would I have to declare them as dependents? I understand that requires me to pay more than "half of their living expenses" but it's hard to pin down what constitutes living expenses beyond food and rent, and since they don't pay me rent, how is that accounted for?
What would the tax impact on my child be if I declared them as dependents?
‎August 4, 2023
1:15 PM