H&R Block Income Tax Practice Exam

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Wanda wants to file as Head of Household but her mother lives in her own home. What does Wanda need to do to qualify?

She must pay less than half of the cost of maintaining her mother’s home

Her mother must move in with Wanda

She must provide over half the support for her mother’s household

To qualify for Head of Household status, Wanda must demonstrate that she provides more than half of the support for an eligible individual, which in this case is her mother. This is a crucial requirement for Head of Household filing status. Providing over half the support means that Wanda needs to cover more than half of her mother's living expenses, which could include housing, food, medical expenses, and other necessary costs.

It is not necessary for her mother to live with her for Wanda to claim this status. The situation can support her qualification as long as she meets the financial support requirement. If Wanda meets this support threshold, she can successfully file as Head of Household, which offers tax benefits such as a higher standard deduction and potentially more favorable tax rates compared to filing as Single.

Other options, such as her mother needing to move in with Wanda or not claiming any income, do not directly pertain to the qualifying criteria. Additionally, paying less than half of the cost of maintaining her mother’s home would not satisfy the support requirement necessary to claim Head of Household status.

Her mother must not claim any income