Can I file head of house since my wife had 0 income for 2018 and her Id's were destroyed. Replacement will take alot of time.

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Can I file head of house since my wife had 0 income for 2018 and her Id's were destroyed. Replacement will take alot of time.

No, if married, (and you did not live apart all year) you can only file Married Filing Jointly or Married Filing Separately.

Married Filing Jointly usually results in a lower tax liability.

If necessary, use Turbo Tax and mail your Married Filing Jointly return in.

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Can I file head of house since my wife had 0 income for 2018 and her Id's were destroyed. Replacement will take alot of time.

No, if married, (and you did not live apart all year) you can only file Married Filing Jointly or Married Filing Separately.

Married Filing Jointly usually results in a lower tax liability.

If necessary, use Turbo Tax and mail your Married Filing Jointly return in.

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