The Head of Household designation is very specific, and is determined when you enter the My Info section of your return.
- Go to My Info on the left sidebar
- Click [Edit] next to your name.
- On the "Let's confirm your marital status" screen,
- Select you are considered unmarried.
- Add your child or qualifying person in the dependents section.
- Continue through the interview until asked if you paid more than half the cost to keep up your home, and
- Answer [Yes.]
- TurboTax will update your status to Head of Household if you meet the criteria.
Key Requirements:
- You were unmarried on December 31st.
- You must have paid more than half of the dependents expenses.
- You must have a qualifying dependent (usually a child) who has lived with you for more than half the year.
Yes, your taxes will likely be higher with a filing status of Single as opposed to Head of Household.
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