Hi Randell 68
Without having your tax return I can't quite say exactly as to why you were told you can't file as Head of Household.
To be eligible to file as head of household you must meet all the following requirements.
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You are unmarried or considered unmarried on the last day of the year.
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You paid more than half the cost of keeping up a home for the year.
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A qualifying person lived with you in the home for more than half the year (except for temporary absences, such as school).
Any chance were any of the following your situation:
- your 17 year provided more than half of their own support (supported themselves)?
- someone else claimed him/her as a dependent?
If you can share additional information that would be helpful
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