Regarding Head of Household Filing Status, Comment on the Following

question 15

Essay

Regarding head of household filing status, comment on the following:
a. A taxpayer qualifies even though he maintains a household which he and the dependent do not share.
b. A taxpayer does not qualify even though the person sharing the household is a dependent.
c. The usual eventual filing status of a surviving spouse.

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Definitions:

Law of Consideration

A principle in contract law that requires an exchange of something of value between the contracting parties.

Specific

Clearly defined or identified; particular and distinct.

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from withdrawing a promise made to a second party if the latter has reasonably relied on that promise.

Equitable Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from denying or asserting anything to the contrary of a previous commitment or action if it would be unjust or harm the other party who relied on the initial stance.