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8507 / What are the tax advantages of filing as head of household?

Updated: October 29, 2026 at 09:00 PM

Filing as head of household is much more tax advantageous than filing separately. The main advantages are a higher standard deduction ($24,150 in 2026, $23,625 in 2025, $21,900 for 2024, $20,800 for 2023, $19,400 for 2022) and lower tax rates.1

1. Rev. Proc. 2021-45, Rev. Proc. 2022-38, Rev. Proc. 2023-34, Rev. Proc. 2024-40, Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

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