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posted Jan 9, 2025 8:50:05 PM

What is the qualifications to claim head of household?

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Level 15
Jan 9, 2025 9:08:25 PM

You need to be Single or file as Married filing Separate and have a qualifying dependent.  If you are married you need to live apart from your spouse for the last  6 months of the year.

 

Do you qualify for Head of Household?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/family/help/do-i-qualify-for-head-of-household/00/25539


Who is a qualifying person for Head of Household?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/family/help/what-is-a-qualifying-person-for-head-of-household/00/26624

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Level 15
Jan 9, 2025 9:08:25 PM

You need to be Single or file as Married filing Separate and have a qualifying dependent.  If you are married you need to live apart from your spouse for the last  6 months of the year.

 

Do you qualify for Head of Household?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/family/help/do-i-qualify-for-head-of-household/00/25539


Who is a qualifying person for Head of Household?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/family/help/what-is-a-qualifying-person-for-head-of-household/00/26624

Level 15
Jan 9, 2025 11:31:15 PM

you can also use this iRS website

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/what-is-my-filing-status