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amportz5
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March 28, 2021
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How do I remove my dependant without changing my filing status to Single?

  • March 28, 2021
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The program seems to not be working correctly this year.

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DoninGA
Level 15
DoninGALevel 15
Level 15
March 28, 2021

What do you mean?  If you do not have a dependent you cannot have Head of Household filing status.  You could only file as Single if you are not legally married.

Mike9241
Level 15
Mike9241Level 15
Level 15
March 28, 2021

are you the custodial parent who has given the exemption to the noncustodial parent by providing form 8332

if so that's what you must indicate when going through the interview process which means not deleting the dependent's info. this may not be available in the free edition you are using.  

Mike9241
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