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Client just got married Spring 2021 had a boy in Aug 2021 Husband wants to file Head of Household claiming the child and the wife wants to file single is this allowable?

lovemahal-1
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GodFather
Level 8

If memory serves me, the two options for married couples are:

- Married filing jointly.

- Married filing separately.   

That's it. No other options if legally married.  

jeffmcpa2010
Level 11

GodFather is correct.

 

IRonMaN
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TaxGuyBill
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qbteachmt
Level 15

Here is an IRS link, with topics and bookmark links:

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/get-ready-for-taxes-bookmark-irsgov-resources-and-online-tools-to-use-b...

There are Interactive Tax Wizards accessed there, such as Filing Status and Dependents.

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BobKamman
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Unless a nonresident alien is involved.