https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/filing-status/01/3640626#M1358641 <P>My wife's Tax rep filed her return as HOH and claimed my son (he lived with her all year). We are not separated, I am just temporarily away. Can I file as MFS?</P> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:30:31 GMT Davis_24 2025-04-09T17:30:31Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/filing-status/01/3640626#M1358641 <P>My wife's Tax rep filed her return as HOH and claimed my son (he lived with her all year). We are not separated, I am just temporarily away. Can I file as MFS?</P> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:30:31 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/filing-status/01/3640626#M1358641 Davis_24 2025-04-09T17:30:31Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-filing-status/01/3640645#M1358642 <P><SPAN style="font-size:14px;">Yes, that is your only option if she doesn't file jointly with you. The key is whether she was allowed to do that and you can review the rules below.</SPAN></P> <UL> <LI><A href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/guide-to-filing-taxes-as-head-of-household/L4Nx6DYu9#:~:text=To%20qualify%20for%20Head%20of,qualifying%20for%20certain%20tax%20credits." target="_blank"><SPAN style="font-size:14px;"><U>Guide to Filing Taxes as Head of Household</U></SPAN></A></LI> <LI><A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-filing-status/qualify-head-household-2021/L0NxUtVc2_US_en_US" target="_blank"><SPAN style="font-size:14px;"><U>Do I qualify for Head of Household in 2024?</U></SPAN></A></LI> </UL> <P><SPAN style="font-size:14px;">If it turns out she wasn't allowed to file that way she can always amend her return to add you and file jointly.</SPAN></P> <UL> <LI><A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-federal-tax-return-current-year/L7eS6o1qh_US_en_US" target="_blank"><SPAN style="font-size:10.5pt;">How do I amend my federal tax return for this year?</SPAN></A></LI> </UL> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:34:40 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-filing-status/01/3640645#M1358642 DianeW777 2025-04-09T17:34:40Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-filing-status/01/3640659#M1358643 <P>Thank you for your response, She meets all the requirements except # 1 (we are still married).&nbsp;</P> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:37:16 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-filing-status/01/3640659#M1358643 Davis_24 2025-04-09T17:37:16Z