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Cost of Maintaining a Home

Definition of Cost of Maintaining a Home:

Expenses associated with maintenance of your home. These expenses include: rent, mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance, repairs, utility payments, food, etc. The total amount is used when qualifying for "head of household" status.