@kiawomen the issues 1) do you use the standard deduction or itemize? both must use the same method. itemization wins out so if one itemizes both must. 2) any dependents? the custodial parent, the one the child spent the most nights, is the one that gets to claim them. 3) did you live apart from your spouse for the last 6 months of the year and if so then did you pay more than half the cost of keeping up a home for yourself and your child who lived with you for more than 6 months - if yes then you may use the head of household filing status. *****************Turbotax should be able to that you through these and any other relevant issues but if you are unsure use a pro.
