@MikeFD
Sorry but you are mistaken about the rule for claiming a dependent on a federal return in order to file HOH. The child must be related to you ---- the child of a girlfriend or boyfriend is not a qualifying dependent for you to file as HOH. It has to be YOUR child or blood-related relative. So you are probably making a mistake on your federal return.
Am I Head of Household?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894553-do-i-qualify-for-head-of-household
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2900097-what-is-a-qualifying-person-for-head-of-household
If you qualify as Head of Household, when you enter your filing status (single or married filing separately) into MyInfo, and then enter your qualifying dependent, TurboTax will offer HOH as your filing status.
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