Who can file as HOH?

[Lion EA]

My point is not to make it more simplistic than it should be. The higher income is not automatically HOH. It depends on what that income is spent.

[Pacun]

I agree...

Well, in this case, it doesn't matter if she is HOH or single with a child. HOH creates its own flags, why will I add flags to the return? I understand what you mean, but why to pull out the worksheets in this case if you just want the maximum tax benefit for the lady.