If I am divorced, rent half a home from a friend and have a 25 year old son that lives with me can I file head of household?

ctrombly40 · ‎June 7, 2019

Opus 17 · ‎June 7, 2019

Your son is a qualifying person to allow you to claim head of household only if

1. he is disabled an unable to earn a gainful living, and he lives with you more than half the year, or

2. he earned less than $4050 in 2016, AND you paid more than half his total living expenses.

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 7, 2019

Is your son your dependent? Did he earn less than $4050 in 2016? Did you pay over 50% of the costs to support the household?

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ctrombly40 · ‎June 7, 2019

He is not dependent and did earn more than $4050.

Opus 17 · ‎June 7, 2019

Your son is a qualifying person to allow you to claim head of household only if

1. he is disabled an unable to earn a gainful living, and he lives with you more than half the year, or

2. he earned less than $4050 in 2016, AND you paid more than half his total living expenses.

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If I am divorced, rent half a home from a friend and have a 25 year old son that lives with me can I file head of household?