Charles, Who Is Single, Pays All of the Costs of Maintaining

question 26

True/False

Charles, who is single, pays all of the costs of maintaining a home for himself and Damarcus. Charles and Damarcus have no family relationship but Damarcus lives with Charles for the entire year. Damarcus qualifies as a qualifying relative of Charles. (Charles claims Damarcus as a dependent on his tax return.)Charles qualifies for head of household filing status.

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