USDA agricultural relief available to farmers Jun 19, 2008
Has become the primary means of support for the household because the head of household died as a direct result of the disaster. Cannot work because of a disaster-related injury. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Teen mom now an MD Jun 16, 2008
Expert juggling skills also came in handy as a head of household, teen mother and struggling college student. During her four years at Talladega, White made the roughly 200-mile round trip to Atlanta nearly every weekend to help with her two boys Quintavious Simmons and Jamauri Robinson who were in the care of Lillie Johnson, her grandmother, and Quintavious' grandparents, Gladys and Caleb Simmons. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Organic Television Jun 14, 2008
Actor Ed Begley Jr., who boasts of having owned an electric car as early as the 1970s, is the cranky head of household; his wife, Rachelle, is the spouse battered by her own embarrassment. The show would have us believe that a typical morning at the Begley home sees Ed riding a stationary bike for two hours to generate the energy to make toast. (Slate)
Health insurance bill to be introduced in House Jun 11, 2008
With rising costs pricing small businesses out of the market, it s no surprise that 60 percent of Americans without health insurance are from families where the head of household is self-employed or works in a small business. Besides congressmen, officials of the National Federation of Independent Business, the Service Employees International Union and the National Association of Realtors voiced support for the legislation Tuesday. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Answers to ALL Your Tax Rebate Questions Jun 4, 2008
I was told the adult of head of household gets $600 and my daughter would get $300. But my letter says I get $300 and my dependent gets $300. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
Texas Town's Immigrant-renting Rule Is Struck Down May 29, 2008
Families made up of both citizens and undocumented members would have been allowed to renew an apartment lease if they met three conditions: they were already tenants, the head of household or spouse was living legally in the United States, and the family included only the spouse, their minor children or parents. Residents heavily endorsed the rule a year ago in the nation's first public vote on a local measure to combat illegal immigration. (CBS News -- US)
A spirited and speculative defense of Ann Hathaway Shakespeare May 28, 2008
Greer cites a shepherd's will authorizing Ann to give 40 shillings of his she had in safekeeping to the poor of Stratford as possible evidence that Shakespeare's wife was "economically active in her own right." The will named Ann, she notes, not William, who as head of household would have been legally liable regarding family finances. Thus, Greer concludes, the shepherd's will suggests that even if Ann had no money except what her husband earned, she was trusted to handle financial matters as... (Boston Globe)
Students told manufacturing jobs an option May 14, 2008
He said he is working with colleges to find a way to do programs for head of household jobs in the manufacturing area. Students who may not lean toward college may not want to take all of the extra classes required to complete a program, but would rather take required manufacturing courses only. (Pekin Times, IL)
Your guide to the override May 14, 2008
To qualify, one must have principal place of residence in Newton; gross income less than $40,000 if single and not head of household; less than $50,000 if such person is head of household; or less than $60,000 if such person files a joint tax return with spouse. Upon approval, the taxpayer is eligible to earn up to $750, excluding federal tax and other deductions, which will be credited to the taxpayer s real estate tax bill. (Newton Tab, MA)
Records untangle web of polygamist families May 9, 2008
The bishop's records appear to be a kind of church census, with wives and children listed below the male head of household. The age and location of each individual is included, though some are incomplete. (AZCentral -- News)
Taxpayers Can Check Refund Status Online May 6, 2008
Filing status (single, married filing joint return, married filing separate return, head of household or qualifying widow or widower). Exact refund amount shown on the tax returns. (The Daily Universe, UT)
6 critical changes needed to revive 'Big Brother' May 2, 2008
Some of the show's quizzes have unfair answers, like the final Head of Household competition that asks the players to answer questions to which they cannot have the answer, while the challenges often just go to the luckiest person. The competitions, while frequently elaborate in terms of construction, sometimes don't seem to have been tested, as they either don't work well or are just lame. (MSNBC -- News)
The outrage of power Apr 17, 2008
Slipping himself into the good graces of a French head of household, he remains unchallenged, running the show until one of the more observant members of the family has the nerve to yell stop. But is that too much to ask of the individual. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Will the Simple Return end April 15 tax agony? Apr 16, 2008
California's ReadyReturn is available only for residents filing as a single head of household, with only one employer, no dependents, no itemizing, and no special credits. The state estimates that about 1 million Californians are eligible. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
The Color of Money: IRS spokesman answers some tax questions Apr 11, 2008
There was a question from a widower who has three teenage children and who files as a head of household. Does my filing status affect my payment or will I simply get 600 as a single taxpayer. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Mr. Quid Pro Quo Apr 9, 2008
To equate that with expectation of sexual favors or something like that is a ridiculous attitude In church we re taught to allow the man to be head of household, the head not the tail ... Men should be head of household by definition. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Historic places Apr 6, 2008
Records suggest the house was halved for related families, as a Eunice Lampham possibly Thomas' stepmother or sister was listed as another head of household at the property. This theory is supported by the different patterns in the wooden door frames on the east and west sides of the house. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
It's time to stop dreaming about that rebate and file Apr 6, 2008
If you're divorced or otherwise unmarried you may qualify as a head of household if you provide a home for your child. That can mean less tax than filing as a single. (Boston Globe)
Today's tax question: Apr 4, 2008
Certain married individuals may file as head of household ... Head of household tax rates are lower than married filing separate tax rates ... The choice of filing status would be either head of household or single. (USA Today -- Money)
Taking Some Extra Credit Mar 25, 2008
If you're married but your spouse didn't live in your home for the past six months, you may be able to file as head of household and still claim the credit. WORTH THE EFFORT. (Townhall.com)
Unemployment assistance offered to storm victims Mar 25, 2008
Disaster unemployment benefits may also be available to individuals who become the breadwinner or major support of a household because the head of household has died as a direct result of the disaster. In general, such individuals must have shared the same residence with the head of household, and must have been related by blood, marriage, adoption, or a similar legal arrangement ... The head of household must also have provided at least one-half of the household income during the most recently... (Cedartown Standard, GA)
Fashion-forward men choose cardigan sweaters Mar 21, 2008
Moving from hip-hop head to head of household. Look to Russell Simmons for inspiration. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Exemption facts exposed Mar 19, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 Edition. It's the zero adjust on their bathroom scale. (Malibu Times, CA)
Letters to the Editor - 3/9/2008 Mar 15, 2008
Under Clinton's Head of Household marginal rates, you'd pay: 28. Under Bush: 15. (North County Times)
Handgun problem can't be ignored Mar 15, 2008
That means that self defense starts with the head of household, not the 911 operator. DavidH. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Tax Changes: 2007 And Beyond Mar 10, 2008
Death and taxes may be a sure thing, but so is the IRS's propensity for tweaking and changing its code. Here's what to expect through 2011. (Forbes)
Busting the economic stimulus myths Mar 9, 2008
Phase-out income levels begin at $75,000 for a single head of household or $150,000 for married filing jointly. From the Sunday, March 09, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Guide to getting your rebate Feb 24, 2008
A single parent who filed head of household with two children, reported wages of 4,000, no federal income tax liability before child tax credit will get an individual rebate of 300 and a qualifying child credit of 600 for a total credit of 900. A single parent with two children with an adjusted gross income of 22,000, a federal income tax liability of 395 will get an individual rebate of 395 and a qualifying child credit of 600 for a total of 995. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
WSU grad stars on Big Brother’ Feb 21, 2008
Amanda and Alex won the coveted Head of Household title, meaning neither will be evicted from the show this week. Hansen thinks her daughter s strength could benefit her or be her downfall. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Advice for a single woman Feb 20, 2008
Is it too much to ask that my future head of household and leader of my family be at least where I am. He doesn t have to be winning Super Bowls yet, but is he playing the game and does he know the rules. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Digital TV Shift Affects Minorities Most Feb 18, 2008
However, Rossi cautions, the age is based on the head of household. The survey does not include group quarters like retirement homes. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Transition to digital hits Hispanics hardest Feb 15, 2008
Eric Rossi, leader of Nielsen's digital transition preparedness team, said much of the data fits with existing assumptions about the transition, though the fact that seniors are more ready than the younger people is "maybe one of the slightly unexpected results.''However, Rossi cautions, the age is based on the head of household. The survey does not include group quarters like retirement homes.Rossi said the results also track closely with cable television penetration rates. People who get cable... (MSNBC -- Technology)
Love is in the air on new season of Big Brother Feb 13, 2008
Executive producer Allison Grodner introduced the twist on CBS' "Early Show" by saying that a houseguest's "life in the house depends on this other person. You're going to sleep in the same bed together, you're going to compete together, hold the Head of Household together, get nominated together, and ultimately get evicted together.". advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
Latest "Big Brother" Twist: "Love Matches" Feb 7, 2008
Says Grodner, "Sixteen singles, living in a house, suddenly discover their perfect love match is sitting right next to them. ... Your life in the house depends on this other person. You're going to sleep in the same bed together. You're going to compete together. Hold the 'head of household' together. Get nominated together. And ultimately, get evicted together.". "Is it all male/female coupling?" Chen asked. (CBS News)
Retirement-saving tax credit depends on smaller income Feb 4, 2008
To be eligible for the credit, you must have an adjusted gross income of less than $26,000 for singles, $39,000 for head of household, and $52,000 if married filing jointly. Tax pros tell me you don't hear much about this credit because taxpayers who meet the low AGI test usually don't have extra money to invest in an IRA.. (AZCentral -- Business)
Home lost in Jan. 22 fire had historical ties Feb 1, 2008
"By 1880, the 17-year-old is listed on census living with the Scott Family in Nevada as a 'farm hand.' A common practice at the time, especially for large families or families without a male head of household, Billy and his brothers were expected to support themselves by (the time they were) teenagers. It is widely assumed that Col. Scott simply took the fatherless boy under his wing and insured the boy's education here in Nevada," Myhre said. Eventually, Sunday left Nevada and the Scott home,... (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
The 0% Cap Gains Tax Jan 30, 2008
Say you're divorced, use head of household filing status, have two dependent children, and claim the standard deduction for 2008. You could have up to $62,150 of adjusted gross income this year (including long-term capital gains and dividends) and still be within the 15% rate bracket. (SmartMoney)
News from the Buzzell Senior Center Jan 29, 2008
$60,000 head of household. $72,000 married filing jointly. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Democrats, Republicans reach deal on stimulus plan Jan 25, 2008
I know someone who cheated on their taxes (married but both file single, head of household and split kids)and they EACH got back over $5000 this year. One only paid in a little over $400 in taxes total. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Women in tool belts Jan 25, 2008
Abby Buford, a spokeswoman for Lowe s home improvement stores, said the Home Improvement Research Institute, where Lowe s is a member, said the female head of household project-doers increased 4 percent from 1999 to 2005. Other home improvement stores are seeing more female customers, too. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Cornerstone Apartments ready for new occupants Jan 25, 2008
While living at the apartments, weekly meetings will ensure that the head of household is maintaining employment, addressing any addiction issues, attending parenting classes and completing education classes. But they also will benefit simply by living there, Linn said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
28 comments Jan 24, 2008
The reason people are coming in droves, and leaving their families behind(think about what it would take for a head of household to do that for your family), is that the Mexican Economy collapsed after Clinton rammed NAFTA. The North American Free Trade deal, and keep in mind, the Free is just "Sloganeering", has hurt a great number of people south of the border. As work dried up due to increased corporate Globalization, many people were forced from their land, and have come here in sheer... (Human Events Online)
Letters to the editor (1/21/08) Jan 22, 2008
There is a proposal to limit dipnetters to 15 fish per head of household, rather than the current 25. Other proposals are to limit motorized dipnetting to an anchored boat only; to do away with the windows, which are the 36-hour periods when commercial fishermen can't fish, so fish can enter the river; and to allow dipnetting only after the optimal escapement goal is met, which would be about the end of July. (Anchorage Daily News)
Check, double-check to avoid common tax errors Jan 20, 2008
Filing status choices are single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, head of household, and qualified widow with dependent child. You can't just pick one; each has requirements. (North County Times)
Red Cross opens service center in Remington Jan 19, 2008
To apply for American Red Cross disaster assistance, the head of household needs to come in person to the Red Cross Service Center with a photo ID and proof of residence. Proof of residence may include utility bills or other mail received at the affected address. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Missile defense tests to resume in the fall Jan 18, 2008
Janet Blackmon Morgan / Myrtle Beach Sun-News / MCT. John McCain and Mike Huckabee chat before a GOP debate in Myrtle Beach. (Yahoo News -- Missile Defense System)
Changes to state tax law set to take effect on January 1 Dec 31, 2007
The amount of the standard deduction will increase again on 2008 earnings, to 6,500 for married filing jointly, 4,875 for head of household and 3,250 for single or married filing separately. Within the overall package of tax cuts, this is the one that provides the greatest assistance to low- and middle-income families, said David Blatt, public policy director for the Tulsa-based Community Action Project, an anti-poverty agency. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
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Maximum credit allowed is based on filing status: 500 if single, head of household, qualifying widow or widower, or married and filing separately; or 1,000 if married and filing jointly. For more information about tax relief contact the Office of State Tax Commissioner at or 877-328-2760 or 701-328-2760. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
COLUMN: Planned budgets will hurt those who may need help Dec 27, 2007
The Acton head of household numbers from Mass DOR strongly suggest that is the case. ALG should answer: Has ALG considered these numbers when setting the new budgets. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Continental back on list of Arizona’s top schools Dec 23, 2007
Up to 200 for a single taxpayer or head of household ... Up to 500 for a single taxpayer or head of household. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Tombstone High School students have eyes on contest grand prize Dec 14, 2007
The maximum contribution is 400 for married couples filing joint returns and 200 for single individuals and head of household. It is not necessary to have a child enrolled in the school. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Read more. . Dec 8, 2007
" She advises that if you own property that is subject to property tax but you don't have to file state income tax, you should file a special new form called Form ND-3 so you can obtain your property tax relief in the form of a property tax relief certificate. This certificate can be redeemed at your county treasurer's office.Under the North Dakota Property Tax Relief Program, reduction credits will be implemented as follows: RESIDENTIAL: 10 percent of the residential property taxes shown on... (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
ADRA Colombia Awarded $1 Million Grant to Help Displaced Families Re-establish Livelihoods Dec 7, 2007
The one-year project will begin in January 2008, and will assist each head of household in either negotiating a work contract for a job in a local business, developing a business plan to start his or her own small business, or crafting an investment plan to help them improve the small business they already own. Project participants will also receive psychosocial training and be monitored to help ensure their progress and success. (AlertNet)
Dating a Misandrist? Dec 7, 2007
Another thing too is if a dude is trying to take his place as head of household and he makes a mistake, don t do the Oh i told you so crap. No one is perfect. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Shop With a Cop leads to Christmas smiles Dec 7, 2007
The head of household had been sent to prison for 10 years and the family was suffering economically. "The kid knew I put Dad in prison but he also knew I want to Christmas shop with you and I want to make your life better.". (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Year-End Tax Strategies Dec 5, 2007
An unmarried head of household with two dependent kids who claims the standard deduction could have up to $62,150 of adjusted gross income in 2008 and still be within the 15% bracket. (Your taxable income would be $43,650, which is the top of the 15% bracket for heads of households. (SmartMoney)
Celibacy Blues Dec 4, 2007
No head of household, no leader (and your preacher and Jesse Jackson are no leaders), and no direction. We are subject to the whims of anything that rolls down the street. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Marriage: Eco-friendlier than divorce? Dec 4, 2007
But the data he analyzed considered only those in which the divorced person was a head of household. This analysis also did not compare married and divorced households with other types, such as cohabiting or those living alone. (USA Today -- Tech)
Help available from Clearing House Nov 10, 2007
Families wishing to complete a questionnaire are asked to bring the following: identification on head of household and other household members placed on the questionnaire, verification of residency, household income and verification of why assistance is needed. A complete "wish list" including clothing and shoe sizes for each person is also requested. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
How do you like your catfish? Dating after divorce Oct 26, 2007
She knows I will date (albeit not often, too busy being the head of household ), and she knows my rules and why they are there. I have to disagree with the leaving your child with someone only after a year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
He's invisible Oct 25, 2007
you have an head of household approach and i have the complement approach. By Jewel. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
More of this story Oct 18, 2007
Another qualifying consideration may be that the utility account holder meets the low-income, head of household eligibility requirement, which is determined by the federal poverty guidelines. Options Lake Wales is offering are that assistance can be based on a percentage of the basic rate instead of 100 percent of the base rate, with the thought that decreasing the percentage will decrease the fiscal impact; and that the poverty level can be raised from 135 percent to 150 percent or higher for... (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Avoiding Mr. (or Ms.) Wrong Oct 17, 2007
I m just here for support in case you do take hits for your head of household statement. That s how it s supposed to be and I agree with your post wholeheartedly. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
A Friend in Need Oct 13, 2007
Because this family is on subsidized housing and the head of household is on disability, purchasing the necessary parts became a major problem. The irony is that Jason could install the auto parts himself, but could not purchase them. (Beacon Villager, MA)
UNEASY PEACE Oct 3, 2007
Juliette has effectively become head of household. "I have to cook for them. It is not good because I am being denied an education. I don't know how my life will be here. When you go to school you learn good things that change your life and future.". (AlertNet)
