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    Jan 12, 2010, 07:13 PM
    If I am separated (2yrs) with 2 children and made 13,000 this year can I file head of
    If I am separated (2yrs) with 2 children and made 13,000 this year can I file head of household?
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    Jan 13, 2010, 01:06 AM

    Yes, if you paid more than half the cost of the household. Your U.S. Tax Return: Filing Status: Head of Household
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    Jan 13, 2010, 07:49 AM

    Note that to file as HoH you must be the custodial parent (the children must have lived with you for at least half the year). This is a different requirement than whether you can claim the children as dependents.
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