Can I file as head of household?

kbrejchova
kbrejchova Member Posts: 1 Newcomer
edited December 2024 in Filing my taxes

My adult daughter and grandchild live with me in my home that I pay al the bills for . She does not pay rent to me .

My daughter works part-time and has custody

Can I file as head of house hold ?

If so , how do that affect my daughter's filing ?

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  • ptaxes
    ptaxes FreeTaxUSA Agent Posts: 15
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    Hi!

    Generally, to file head of household status, you must be able to claim a qualifying child or qualifying relative as a dependent. If you are able to prove you provide more than half the cost of maintaining the home, you may qualify to claim this status.

    In this case, your daughter would have to file as a dependent. Additionally, she would not be able to claim her child as a dependent because a dependent can't claim a dependent on their own tax return.

    The IRS has a useful survey where you can enter more information regarding your situation to see your recommended filing status. I will link that below.

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

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