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New Member
posted Dec 2, 2022 8:23:03 AM

There was a sidenote that popped up and it dissappeared before I could read it. Which is better, filing as head of household or single?

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Level 15
Dec 2, 2022 8:27:30 AM

Head of Household has a higher Standard Deduction if you are eligible.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for Head of Household - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-filing-status/qualify-head-household-2021/L0NxUtVc2_US_en_US?uid=lb6pxi20

 

Standard deductions for 2022

  • Single - $12,950 add $1,750 if age 65 or older
  • Married Filing Separately - $12,950 add $1,400 if age 65 or older
  • Married Filing Jointly - $25,900 add $1,400 for each spouse age 65 or older
  • Head of Household - $19,400 add $1,750 if age 65 or older

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Level 15
Dec 2, 2022 8:27:30 AM

Head of Household has a higher Standard Deduction if you are eligible.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for Head of Household - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-filing-status/qualify-head-household-2021/L0NxUtVc2_US_en_US?uid=lb6pxi20

 

Standard deductions for 2022

  • Single - $12,950 add $1,750 if age 65 or older
  • Married Filing Separately - $12,950 add $1,400 if age 65 or older
  • Married Filing Jointly - $25,900 add $1,400 for each spouse age 65 or older
  • Head of Household - $19,400 add $1,750 if age 65 or older

New Member
Dec 6, 2022 10:31:04 AM

Thank you.  This was the information I needed.