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Head of Household? Do You Have to Claim a Child as a Dependent?

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The Head of Household filing status can mean a lower tax rate and higher standard deduction than a single taxpayer. Many people who are claiming this filing status wonder if they have to claim a child as a dependent on their return in order to qualify. The definition for this filing status is very specific […]

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