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I had a child in March 2025. I did this on my own, using donor material. How come I’m unable to claim head of household or claim my child. TurboTax is saying she doesn’t qualify as a dependent but I’ve paid 100% of all her expenses and no one else can claim her. 

In 2005 I bought some vacant land using money from my traditional IRA for about $26,000.   We never used the land for any purpose.  We thought we would build there one day but never did.   Last year I had to sell it for $75000.   I am confused about how to report the sale.  I got a 1099-S showing $75,000 from the Abstract Company.   Transferors Name block shows the IRA management company and than "FOR THE BENEFIT OF" and my name and address.  The 9 digit filer TIN is shown.  I don't know if the TIN is for the abstract company or the company who managed my IRA.   Under Transferor's TIN is my SSN.   My proceeds were only $65,000 which I immediately rolled over into another traditional IRA.   All the fees and expenses of the sale came out of the IRA.  I assume since this was a roll over there are no capital gains?   So I do not file a Schedule D Capital Gains and Losses ?   I assume I hold onto the 1009-S for my records, but do not attach it to my tax return (1040)?  So is there anywhere in my tax return where I report this sale ?    If not it seems odd I do not need to report this sale or rollover somewhere, but I am new to all this.   I am worried that since the IRS has that 1099-S they audit me.  Very confused.  BTW I am 74 yrs old.   Thanks for your help.  

When I click on Deductions & credits it is not listing the information. It Saying Let's find other tax breaks that might apply. So far you're getting the Standard Deduction but may qualify for other tax breaks on top of that.