Your child has to live with you in order for you to claim him as a dependent and qualify for head of household filing status. However, If your child lives outside of the home because they are away at school or due to another temporary absence, you can still claim them as a dependent as long as they meet all of the other requirements of being your dependent.
See this TurboTax tips article and IRS Publication 501 for more information about qualifying dependents.
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