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Anonymous
June 5, 2019
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For HOH filing status, if you're not taking the qualifying relative as an exemption, how do you enter that into Turbo Tax?

  • June 5, 2019
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I'm looking for the mechanics of how you actually enter this into Turbo Tax.  If the qualifying relative is a dependent which he is, HOH is fine and I get the exemption.  I don't want the extra exemption.  What do I need to do to not get the exemption for the qualifying relative while still maintaining my HOH status?

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Level 15
xmasbaby0Level 15
Level 15
June 5, 2019
Are you divorced from the other parent?  Are you signing a form 8332 so that you and the other parent can each get some child-related credits?  What are you trying to do?
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KiaraE
Level 7
June 5, 2019

There is no way to file HOH without a qualifying dependent or relative.

To file as head of household, you must:

  • Pay for more than half of the household expenses
  • Be considered unmarried for the tax year, and
  • You must have a qualifying child or dependent.
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