head of household

• Personne reconnue comme le principal décideur et soutien financier d'une famille ou d'un ménage, souvent utilisée dans un contexte juridique, fiscal ou de recensement.

A person recognized as the primary decision-maker and financial provider for a family or domestic unit, often used in legal, tax, or census contexts.

1. Primary decision-makerB2formal

   The person in a family or household who is considered the primary authority and responsible for making major decisions.

   chef de famille

   • As the head of household, he manages all the family finances.
   • In many cultures, the head of household is traditionally the eldest male.
   • She became the head of household after her father passed away.

2. Tax filing statusB2formalamerican

   A specific filing status used in tax systems for an unmarried individual who maintains a home for a qualifying dependent.

   chef de famille

   • She filed her taxes as head of household to get a lower rate.
   • To qualify as head of household, you must pay more than half of the household expenses.
   • The head of household status provides certain tax benefits.