DanaB27
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Get your taxes done using TurboTax

It depends, to be able to file as head of household you need to meet these requirements:

 

  1. Were unmarried as of December 31, 2020 and
  2. Paid more than half the cost to run your (or a qualifying parent's) home this year (rent, mortgage, utilities, etc.) and
  3. Supported a qualifying person.

 

 

Please make sure your dependent is a  qualifying person. and is entered correctly in TurboTax.  Answer all head of household questions carefully.

 

  1. Login to your TurboTax Account 
  2. Click "My Info" from the left side of your screen
  3. Click “Edit” next to your dependent's name
  4. Review all entries carefully.
  5. Then click "My Info" and click "edit" next to the filing status
  6. Review all questions carefully.
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