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HOH Not being allowed on EZ filing.

cgbecton — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:15:26 GMT

Last night, tryed inputting my data into the TurboTax Free edition, later upgrading to the Live edition with help from Brittney D and then with 9 yr EA Danny.

HOH was not allowed even though I am the single wage earner, and my domestic partner is a dependent and earned under $4400 (disabled).

Claiming a Domestic Partner as a Dependent - TurboTax Tax Tips & Videos (intuit.com)

Rules for Claiming a Dependent on Your Tax Return - TurboTax Tax Tips & Videos (intuit.com)

We (Danny and I) think there is a software bug that is not allowing HOH to be selected if I choose 'Other' instead of a blood relative.

Suggestions?

Re: HOH Not being allowed on EZ filing.

Critter-3 — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 15:06:23 GMT

To claim HOH you must have a blood relation or one set by marriage.

Am I Head of Household?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894553-do-i-qualify-for-head-of-household
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2900097-what-is-a-qualifying-person-for-head-of-household

Re: HOH Not being allowed on EZ filing.

AnnetteB6 — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 15:11:49 GMT

It is not a bug. The 'qualifying person' for Head of Household purposes must be a relative by blood, legal adoption, or marriage. It cannot be someone who is unrelated to you. The qualifications for Head of Household and claiming someone as a dependent are not the same.

You may still qualify to claim Danny as your dependent, but you will not be able to use the Head of Household filing status.

Take a look at the following TurboTax help article for the requirements of a 'qualifying person" for Head of Household:

What is a "qualifying person" for Head of Household?