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February 10, 2020
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Head of Household

  • February 10, 2020
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I am divorced and I am buying my own home.  Can I claim Head of Household?

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    February 10, 2020

    Yes, you can qualify for Head of Household if you:

    1. Were unmarried as of December 31 this year and
    2. Paid more than half the cost to run your (or a qualifying parent's) home this year(rent, mortgage, utilities, etc.) and
    3. Supported a qualifying person.

    After you answer all the questions about yourself and your dependents at the beginning of your return, we'll let you know if your situation qualifies for Head of Household.

     

    You can also revisit these questions by selecting My Info (online) or Personal Info (software), and then selecting Edit next to your name or your dependent's.

     

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