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posted Jun 6, 2019 8:33:46 AM

Does Head of Household replace my personal exemption?

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Jun 6, 2019 8:33:48 AM

Head of Household is a filing status, like Single, or Married Filing Jointly.

Filing status affects the standard deduction, but does not affect the personal exemption amount.

The personal exemption amount for 2017 is $4,050.

Click here for more information regarding the Head of Household status.

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Level 1
Jun 6, 2019 8:33:48 AM

Head of Household is a filing status, like Single, or Married Filing Jointly.

Filing status affects the standard deduction, but does not affect the personal exemption amount.

The personal exemption amount for 2017 is $4,050.

Click here for more information regarding the Head of Household status.