I just moved to GA and my brother doesn't live with me, he is currently unemployed, am I considered head of household?
2007-11-08 02:49:51 · 7 answers · asked by dre1c83 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
I'm sorry I meant to say he does live with me.
2007-11-08 02:54:57 · update #1
If you provided at least half of his support, paid all household expenses, and your brother live with you for over half the year, then you can file as "Head of Household".
2007-11-12 00:02:22 · answer #1 · answered by Gary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your brother would only qualify you for head of household if he lived with you more than half the year and you could claim him as a dependent.
2007-11-08 14:00:10 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Even unemployed, your brother may have income.
In 2007, if he is 19 or older and has more than $3400 in income (including unemployment compensation), you won't be able to claim him as a dependent. Without a dependent, you won't be eligible for HOH.
If his income is less than that, use IRS publication 501 to determine if you meet the support test (and be prepared to proof it). All 5 tests must be met to claim a dependent.
2007-11-08 14:46:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes... unless there IS someone who lives with you and then i think (not positive) that head of household might be determined by greater income...
(you also have to be 18 or older to be head of household)
2007-11-08 10:53:40 · answer #4 · answered by jdo 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Yes, Head of House hold usually means the person with the greater income, aka "bread winner"
2007-11-08 10:58:18 · answer #5 · answered by tamara b 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Yes as long as he's been unemployed at least 6 months
2007-11-08 11:02:13 · answer #6 · answered by BEBE 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Yes, as long as you meet the guidelines,
Provided half of his support for the year.
2007-11-08 10:57:31 · answer #7 · answered by Amanda H 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋