Can I claim head of household with my parents address, who are claiming married. I have my own house by my address is still theirs? How does this work?

[MichaelDC]

One of the requirements for Head of Household is to pay for half the cost of maintenance of a home for you and another qualifying person (child or relative). The address on your return won't matter but you need to qualify.

You qualify if you:

1.       Were unmarried as of December 31, 2017 and

2.       Paid more than half the cost to run your home (or the home of a qualifying parent who doesn't live with you) in 2017 (rent, mortgage, utilities, etc.) and

3.       Supported a qualifying person who lived with you.

If you were still legally married as of December 31 and a child lives with you, you may qualify for Head of Household under a slightly different set of rules. Read more*