Was married last year and the only one working don't have any property, have always filled separate, can I claim HOH? And would I choose single vs married? Please help.

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Was married last year and the only one working don't have any property, have always filled separate, can I claim HOH? And would I choose single vs married? Please help.

If you were married on December 31, 2016, you can only file Married Filing Joint, Married Filing Separate, or Head of household if you qualify.

Married Filing Joint is usually the most advantageous filing status followed by Head of Household.

See Guide To Filing Taxes As Head of Household

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Was married last year and the only one working don't have any property, have always filled separate, can I claim HOH? And would I choose single vs married? Please help.

If you were married on December 31, 2016, you can only file Married Filing Joint, Married Filing Separate, or Head of household if you qualify.

Married Filing Joint is usually the most advantageous filing status followed by Head of Household.

See Guide To Filing Taxes As Head of Household

Was married last year and the only one working don't have any property, have always filled separate, can I claim HOH? And would I choose single vs married? Please help.

As for the HOH, must I meet all 3 of criteria or just 1, I was paying 90%of the bills!

Was married last year and the only one working don't have any property, have always filled separate, can I claim HOH? And would I choose single vs married? Please help.

Must meet all qualification sin above article to claim HOH. Married Filing Joint usually yields the best tax result!

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