If an unmarried taxpayer is eligible to claim another as a dependent, the taxpayer is automatically eligible for the head of household filing status.

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If an unmarried taxpayer is eligible to claim another as a dependent, the taxpayer is automatically eligible for the head of household filing status.

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A taxpayer must meet specific criteria beyond claiming a dependent to qualify for the head of household filing status, such as paying more than half the cost of maintaining a home for themselves and the dependent.

If an Unmarried Taxpayer Is Eligible to Claim Another as a Dependent