Big Brother, Head of Household
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However, if you can claim status as a head of household, then your tax is just $6,838 -- or $1,400 less. In addition, certain other tax provisions favor head of household status.
If you are not married on December 31, your filing status could be either single or head of household — single if you have no dependents, and head of household if you have qualifying dependents.
In addition, certain other tax provisions favor head of household status. In some cases, income limitations for tax breaks are higher if you file as a head of household. That can give you a credit ...