What is the Head of household?

Head of household is a federal income tax filing status for unmarried or considered unmarried taxpayers who paid more than half the cost of keeping up a home and had a qualifying child or qualifying relative living with them more than half the year. The status delivers a larger standard deduction and wider tax brackets than single filing on the same income levels. Considered unmarried status extends to legally married taxpayers who have lived apart from a spouse for the last six months while maintaining the home as the primary residence for a qualifying child. Child & dependent tax credits align well.

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