This year was odder than most, we had a number of taxpayers wanting to claim head of household status while still married.
Yes, that is an option, but there are hoops to jump through.
To qualify for the head of household filing status while married, you must be considered unmarried on the last day of the year, which means you must: File your taxes separately from your spouse. Pay more than half of the household expenses. Not have lived with your spouse for the last 6 months of the year.
Proving all of theses is not that simple and claiming them.
If you need assistance give us a call to discuss.