MargaretMort Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 ATX suggests that the client could be HOH instead of single, something I never considered. So I read the relevant parts of Pub 501 but I want to make sure I am doing this correctly. Client has 59 yr. old son living with him during the entire year of 2009. He has less than $2000 income. As I read all the pertinent info I can put my eyes on, this qualifies Dad as HOH. Correct? Many thanks for assistance. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAXBILLY Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Correct. taxbilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargaretMort Posted February 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Thanks! I can always question my answers to multiple choice questions. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jainen Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 >>this qualifies Dad as HOH. Correct?<< Well, it doesn't DIS-qualify him. In my opinion, your statement about "all the pertinent info I can put my eyes on" is a bit too indirect. Does this taxpayer meet ALL the requirements for Head of Household, or does he not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargaretMort Posted February 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Yes, he does qualify to be HOH. I didn't think of it when preparing the return. The ATX check pointed out that he "MIGHT" qualify so I checked it out and was just double checking so that I didn't make a mistake. He provided more than half the cost of maintaining the home, he claimed the son as a dependent, divorce and multiple support don't have anything to do with the situation. Thanks for all help and suggestions. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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