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[SharonD007]

Head of Family is not a filing status, only Head of Household (HOF). To qualify for Head of Household if you must meet the requirements below:

1. Were unmarried as of December 31, 2024 and
2. Paid more than half the cost to run your (or a qualifying parent's) home this year (rent, mortgage, utilities, etc.) and
3. Supported a qualifying person.

Review the TurboTax articles Guide to Filing Taxes as Head of Household,  Do I qualify for Head of Household in 2024?, and Filing Taxes as the Head of Household for more information. 

[xmasbaby0]

Head of Household is a tax term that does not mean "the boss" or the person who makes the rules.   Head of Household refers to a single person who pays over half the expenses of a household and who claims a qualifying dependent.

Am I Head of Household?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-filing-status/qualify-head-household...

• What is a "qualifying person" for Head of Household?

If you qualify as Head of Household, when you enter your marital status (single or married filing separately) into MyInfo, and then enter your qualifying dependent, TurboTax will offer HOH as your filing status.

[thewriter]

There is no "Head of Family" designation... but if you are the head of the family with dependents - then its Head of Household for you.