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Yes, you can use the Single filing status and claim a dependent. Your dependent can be either a Qualifying Child or a Qualifying Relative.
It is not mandatory that you use the Head of Household filing status if you are claiming a dependent on your return. That is just one option that is available to taxpayers who are claiming a qualifying dependent and meet the other requirements to use that filing status.
To learn more, see the following TurboTax articles:
Who can I claim as a dependent?
Do I qualify for Head of Household in 2020?
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‎February 8, 2021
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