Discussion:Dependent and HOH status related to live-in girlfriend

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Belmont8 (talk|edits) said:

11 April 2009
I have a client who lives with his girlfriend (both are 51 years old) in an apartment. They have lived together for 6 years.

For 2008, he has $40K in taxable income, she is disabled and received $16K in Social Security Benefits.

What are filing options? Can he file as Head of Household without claiming her as dependent?

SCCPA (talk|edits) said:

11 April 2009
He cannot file HOH. When claiming a dependent, a non-relative can be a qualifying relative. Not so for HOH. As he has no qualifying relative, HOH is out for him.

His filing option is to file single.

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