@mtalha94 , the reason I am probing more is because
(a) the meaning of HoH for tax purposes is very specific ( this is quite different from the use of Head of Household as used in Pakistan / India etc.
--- your mother and you need to meet the following ( for HoH filing status :(
Qualifying relative
A qualifying relative must meet general rules for dependents and pass these tests:
Assuming that you met all of the above for claiming HoH using your mother as a qualifying relative, I do not see the reason for claiming your wife on your return .
If your original filing as HoH is itself wrong, then you would need to file an amended return to correct that.
(b) If you need to add your wife ( currently only as a dependent -- but no real benefit ),
1. Prepare the return using dummy Tax ID ( SSN like 123-45-6000 ),;
2. When all done, select file by mail, print the return;
3. Replace the dummy Tax ID with " N R A ";
4. Now file by mail.
The only reason you are filing by mail is to allow the dummy SSN ( to keep TurboTax happy ) to be replaced by "N R A ". So filing an amended return in this case achieves nothing -- just clutters the work.
However, by leaving in place a dummy SSN for your wife, you are committing perjury.
Perhaps, you should visit the local IS office and explain the situation. They are usually very understanding and helpful. Insha Allah, all this will work out for you.
Is there more I can do for you ?
