If an unmarried taxpayer paid more than half the cost of keeping a home which is the principal place of residence of a nephew, who is not her dependent, she may use the head of household filing status.

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To qualify for the head of household filing status based on a relationship with a nephew, the nephew must be a qualifying child or qualifying relative, which includes being claimed as a dependent on the taxpayer's return.

If an Unmarried Taxpayer Paid More Than Half the Cost