topic Re: How do I change my status from Single to Head of Household? I am forced to file as Single, but I am divorced, with a kid in college and am Head of Household? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

How do I change my status from Single to Head of Household? I am forced to file as Single, but I am divorced, with a kid in college and am Head of Household?

jgcl — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:04:13 GMT

I have been Head of Household for 9 years. I am should not file as Single, so, how do I change this?

Re: How do I change my status from Single to Head of Household? I am forced to file as Single, but I am divorced, with a kid in college and am Head of Household?

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:57:52 GMT

Are you claiming a qualified dependent? In order to file as HOH you must have a qualified dependent.

Am I Head of Household?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-filing-status/qualify-head-household-2021/L0NxUtVc2_US_en_US?uid=m5x19jkx

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

If you qualify as Head of Household, when you enter your marital status (single or married filing separately) into MyInfo, and then enter your qualifying dependent, TurboTax will offer HOH as your filing status.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/taxation/married-person-claim-head-household-filing-status/L078u1RSW_US_en_US?uid=m62dkc4a

Re: How do I change my status from Single to Head of Household? I am forced to file as Single, but I am divorced, with a kid in college and am Head of Household?

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:43:47 GMT

Is the "kid in college" living away at school? Living away at school is considered to be a temporary absence, so you can still say they lived with you.