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rl3912
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March 18, 2026
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On the turbotax website, when I'm following my taxes, it automatically puts single in there. But I have dependence, how can I change that to head of household?

  • March 18, 2026
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I am not married. It is my girlfriend and her two children.That live with me.And I support

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Level 15
Bsch4477Level 15
Level 15
March 18, 2026

You don’t qualify for Head of Household since your gf and her children are not blood relatives. 

VolvoGirl
VolvoGirl
Level 15
March 18, 2026

Sorry you need your own child to file Head of Household .   

Who is a qualifying person for Head of Household

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/family/help/what-is-a-qualifying-person-for-head-of-household/00/26624

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