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Level 1
June 1, 2019
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Why couldn't i file as head of household

  • June 1, 2019
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The option was never offered to me when selecting filing type. I understand I could not claim my son as a dependent because he made over $4K limit but I should still of been able to file as head of household as he lived with me the whole year and I supported him.
Best answer by Texas Roger

For you to meet the requirements to file as head of household, you must claim a qualifying person as a dependent on your tax return. Since you didn't claim a dependent, you can't file as head of household.

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Level 15
June 1, 2019

For you to meet the requirements to file as head of household, you must claim a qualifying person as a dependent on your tax return. Since you didn't claim a dependent, you can't file as head of household.