If i lived with roomates can I claim head of household or should I do single..? My 16 year old brother lived with me and I took care of him so am claiming him.

user1128112811 · ‎June 3, 2019

And it switched me from single to head o house.. im not on the lease tho

MelaineC · ‎June 3, 2019

It depends. The only way to claim head of household is if you had a dependent. To determine if you claim your brother please use the IRS interactive site at: Who Can I Claim As A Dependent, make sure to scroll down to begin answering the questions. They will not ask identifying questions, this is only to determine if you have a dependent which would change your filing status to Head Of Household.

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MelaineC · ‎June 3, 2019

It depends. The only way to claim head of household is if you had a dependent. To determine if you claim your brother please use the IRS interactive site at: Who Can I Claim As A Dependent, make sure to scroll down to begin answering the questions. They will not ask identifying questions, this is only to determine if you have a dependent which would change your filing status to Head Of Household.

user1128112811 · ‎June 3, 2019

Thank you...

MelaineC · ‎June 3, 2019

You are so welcome.

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If i lived with roomates can I claim head of household or should I do single..? My 16 year old brother lived with me and I took care of him so am claiming him.