Eligibility Questions
Estimated Tax Savings
$1,922
HoH Tax
$5,748
Single Tax
$7,670
Deduction Advantage
$8,050
Eligibility Checklist
Unmarried or considered unmarried
You are unmarried, which satisfies this requirement.
Paid more than half of housing costs
You paid more than half the cost of keeping up your home for the year.
Qualifying person
Your qualifying child lived with you for more than half the year.
Summary
You qualify for Head of Household and would save $1,922 compared to filing as Single for 2026.
Marital status: You are unmarried, which satisfies this requirement.
Housing costs: You paid more than half the cost of keeping up your home for the year.
Qualifying person: Your qualifying child lived with you for more than half the year.
Head of Household gives you a $24,150 standard deduction vs. $16,100 for Single, plus wider tax brackets.
Tax Comparison: Single vs. Head of Household
This is an eligibility estimator based on IRS Publication 501. It does not cover all situations. Consult a tax professional for your specific circumstances.