Kent, an unmarried individual, invited his widowed father, Martin, to move into his home in January of this year. Martin's only income item was a $14,000 taxable pension from his former employer. Kent provides about 75% of his father's financial support. What is Kent's filing status for the year?

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Kent's filing status is Single because Martin's income exceeds the exemption amount, so Kent cannot claim him as a dependent to qualify for Head of Household status.

Kent, an Unmarried Individual, Invited His Widowed Father, Martin, to Move