Can I file head of house hold if I’m no longer with the father of my kids but the mortgage and bills are under his name and I’m claiming both kids ?

[DianeW777]

It depends.  Use the guide below to determine if you qualify for the Head of Household filing status.  If they do no live with you, then the answer is no.

• Guide to Filing Taxes as Head Of Household
• IRS Tie-breaker Rules  (For earned income tax credit)
• Who can I claim as a dependent?

Review the rules associated with your children and the head of household filing status and come back with any questions and we can help.

[Mike9241]

a blood relative needs to have lived with you and you supported him for the last 6 months of 2023

there are other requirements 

you can use this IRS tool to check your filing status

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/what-is-my-filing-status