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Smithcel · ‎March 25, 2025

I am married, but separated. Is it better to file married but separate or Head of household?

xmasbaby0

Were you separated for at least the last six months of 2024? Are you the custodial parent of the children?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/taxation/married-person-claim-head-house...

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MaryK4

If you qualify for Head of Household, there may be better tax benefits. See Guide to Filing Taxes as Head of Household - TurboTax - Intuit.

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Smithcel

yes, separated for one year. I have a son who is 23 in school that I will claim as a dependent.

MaryK4

Head of Household is better if you qualify. @Smithcel

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