If 2 unmarried parents live together, share 3 kids & split the bills evenly, can 1 parent claim 1, the other parent claim the other 2, and each claim head of household?
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Bsch4477
Level 15
Jan 23, 2025 3:12:07 PM
Only one can file as head of household. The other files as single.
ThomasM125
Employee Tax Expert
Jan 23, 2025 3:17:35 PM
No, you can only have one head of household, as that individual needs to furnish over 1/2 the cost of the home. You can choose who claims the children as their dependent, as long as they qualify otherwise.