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December 2, 2022
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There was a sidenote that popped up and it dissappeared before I could read it. Which is better, filing as head of household or single?

  • December 2, 2022
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Best answer by DoninGA

Head of Household has a higher Standard Deduction if you are eligible.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for Head of Household - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-filing-status/qualify-head-household-2021/L0NxUtVc2_US_en_US?uid=lb6pxi20

 

Standard deductions for 2022

  • Single - $12,950 add $1,750 if age 65 or older
  • Married Filing Separately - $12,950 add $1,400 if age 65 or older
  • Married Filing Jointly - $25,900 add $1,400 for each spouse age 65 or older
  • Head of Household - $19,400 add $1,750 if age 65 or older

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DoninGA
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DoninGALevel 15Answer
Level 15
December 2, 2022

Head of Household has a higher Standard Deduction if you are eligible.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for Head of Household - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-filing-status/qualify-head-household-2021/L0NxUtVc2_US_en_US?uid=lb6pxi20

 

Standard deductions for 2022

  • Single - $12,950 add $1,750 if age 65 or older
  • Married Filing Separately - $12,950 add $1,400 if age 65 or older
  • Married Filing Jointly - $25,900 add $1,400 for each spouse age 65 or older
  • Head of Household - $19,400 add $1,750 if age 65 or older
cabuccolaAuthor
Level 2
December 6, 2022

Thank you.  This was the information I needed.