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The Head of Household filing status is designed to give single or separated parents an extra financial boost.
Single or separated individuals get a smaller standard deduction than married taxpayers who file a joint return; however, if they are providing more than half the year’s expenses for one or more children, they can claim the Head of Household filing status, which gets them a much higher standard deduction. Those caring for qualifying adult dependents are also eligible to file as Head of Household.
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