Even though you are legally married, the IRS has an exception for taxpayers in your situation. To get the "considered unmarried" exception in Turbo Tax, you will select Single as your status. As you work through the follow-up questions, the software will determine if you qualify for HoH status.
To qualify as Head of Household, you must meet the following requirements:
- Pay for more than half of the household expenses
- Be considered unmarried for the tax year, and
- You must have a qualifying child or dependent.
You can find out more specific information about the requirements and what is considered unmarried by the IRS for the tax year here.
