A taxpayer filing as a head of household or as a surviving spouse must determine the costs of maintaining the home.What item below may not be included in these costs?
A)Clothing
B)Food consumed on the premises
C)Insurance
D)Repairs

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The costs of maintaining a home for the purpose of claiming head of household or surviving spouse status typically includes expenses such as food consumed on the premises, insurance, and repairs. However, clothing is not considered a household expense and therefore should not be included.

A Taxpayer Filing as a Head of Household or as a Surviving