Cory is a 32 years old,unmarried,and has no children.Cory's father lives in a nursing home.
I.Because Cory's father does not live in the same household,Cory cannot file as a head of household.
II.If his father's taxable income is less than $4,000 and the other dependency tests are met,Cory will file as head of household.

Question

Cory is a 32 years old,unmarried,and has no children.Cory's father lives in a nursing home.
I.Because Cory's father does not live in the same household,Cory cannot file as a head of household.
II.If his father's taxable income is less than $4,000 and the other dependency tests are met,Cory will file as head of household.
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Cory can file as head of household if he pays more than half the cost of keeping up a home for a qualifying person, such as a parent, even if the parent does not live with him, provided the parent meets the dependency tests, including having taxable income less than the exemption amount.

Cory Is a 32 Years Old,unmarried,and Has No Children