https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/do-i-put-one-of-my-two-childrens-name-when-entering-the-qualifying-child-dependent-that-qualifies-me/01/2870385#M1047230 Its under the state taxes and is asking for me to enter/verify that (I) am the person who qualifies me for the head of household filing status Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:59:55 GMT despaceshay 2026-02-23T12:59:55Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/do-i-put-one-of-my-two-childrens-name-when-entering-the-qualifying-child-dependent-that-qualifies-me/01/2870385#M1047230 Its under the state taxes and is asking for me to enter/verify that (I) am the person who qualifies me for the head of household filing status Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:59:55 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/do-i-put-one-of-my-two-childrens-name-when-entering-the-qualifying-child-dependent-that-qualifies-me/01/2870385#M1047230 despaceshay 2026-02-23T12:59:55Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-do-i-put-one-of-my-two-childrens-name-when-entering-the-qualifying-child-dependent-that-quali/01/2870415#M1047242 <P>Yes. Some states ask which depend qualifies you to be head of household. If both children's situations are similar, it doesn't matter whom you choose.&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>States usually follow federal rules for dependents so either dependent should qualify you for head of household.</P> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 01:23:10 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-do-i-put-one-of-my-two-childrens-name-when-entering-the-qualifying-child-dependent-that-quali/01/2870415#M1047242 ErnieS0 2023-02-09T01:23:10Z