Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
Level Basic Advanced Military International

Filing Status Workout

Filing Status Requirements

Skills Warm Up: Head of Household

Question 5 of 5

For a relative to qualify a taxpayer to be Head of Household, how long must the taxpayer's home be the main home of the relative?

Two or more years
The entire year
More than half the year
At least three months


Interview Tips: Filing Status

Publication 4012, Who Is a Qualifying Person Qualifying You To File as Head of Household?