<ul><li>Head of household is a federal filing status for unmarried taxpayers with qualifying dependents.</li><li>Single parents and caregivers may be eligible to file as head of household.</li><li>You get a bigger standard deduction than single filers and often lower tax rates.</li><li>Your filing status determines the size of your standard deduction and which tax brackets you use.</li><li>The qualifying dependent needs to live with the taxpayer for more than half of the year.</li><li>Head of household filers receive a standard deduction that’s larger than single filers but smaller than married joint filers.</li><li>Head of household filers may be eligible for credits that help offset the cost of caregiving.</li><li>Filing taxes as head of household can be more involved than filing as single.</li><li>Nieces, nephews, siblings, grandchildren, parents, step-parents, and in-laws may all be considered qualifying dependents for purposes of the head of household filing status.</li><li>If you’re unsure whether you qualify for head of household status, consult with a tax advisor.</li></ul>

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