Per IRS Publication 501 Dependents, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information, page 8:
You may be able to file as head of household if you meet all the following requirements.
If you qualify to file as head of household, your tax rate will usually be lower than the rates for single or married filing separately. You will also receive a higher standard deduction than if you file as single or married filing separately.
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