Head of household and minor child with1099 from Social Security

[universaldatamart]

I file head of household and I'm on social security with no other W2s. Have some Interest and Dividend income.

Do I include my Son's SSA benefits (who I support 100%) along with mine on the 1040? Or if I have to file a separate 1040 for my minor Son do I still file Head of household or Single?

[DoninGA]

You do not not enter your son's Social Security benefits on your tax return.  If he receives no other income he does not file a tax return.

[universaldatamart]

Do I still file as Head-of-household or Single in this case?

[DoninGA]

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@universaldatamart wrote:

Do I still file as Head-of-household or Single in this case?

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You can continue filing as Head of Household since his Social Security benefits are not counted as income for the dependent and you are providing over one-half of his support.