Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Re: head of household

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Generally, it is assumed that the husband is the head of household. It is supported by the taxpayer's income tax filing with the Internal Revenue Service. Of course, either spouse can claim it and it would be up to the other party to dipute the spouse's claim.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.