topic I am in the situation where I am married but meet the criteria for filing as Head of Household. I can't get TurboTax to select this status. in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

I am in the situation where I am married but meet the criteria for filing as Head of Household. I can't get TurboTax to select this status.

MerryBea — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:56:21 GMT

Re: I am in the situation where I am married but meet the criteria for filing as Head of Household. I can't get TurboTax to select this status.

Opus 17 — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 01:38:30 GMT

Then you are either answering the questions wrong about your status or dependent, or you don't really qualify. Can you explain why you think you qualify?

Re: I am in the situation where I am married but meet the criteria for filing as Head of Household. I can't get TurboTax to select this status.

VolvoGirl — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 02:30:16 GMT

Can a married person file Head of Household?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/married/help/can-a-married-person-claim-head-of-household-filing-status/00/26366

Here's a FAQ for Head of Household

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/family/help/do-i-qualify-for-head-of-household/00/25539

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