topic I selected married filing separate with 2 dependents. I noticed after filing it went through as head of household. Will this cause an issue? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

I selected married filing separate with 2 dependents. I noticed after filing it went through as head of household. Will this cause an issue?

Jessicalogan57 — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:43:09 GMT

Re: I selected married filing separate with 2 dependents. I noticed after filing it went through as head of household. Will this cause an issue?

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:46:14 GMT

If you have lived apart from your spouse for at least the last six months of 2025 and you have been the custodial parent, then you are allowed to use HOH as your filing status. If you live with your spouse----you should not file as HOH.

Re: I selected married filing separate with 2 dependents. I noticed after filing it went through as head of household. Will this cause an issue?

DoninGA — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:47:27 GMT

No, that would be the correct filing status based on you answers to the questions for your dependents and your household. You receive a higher Standard Deduction for Head of House versus Married Filing Separately.

Married Filing Separately - $15,750 add $1,600 if age 65 or older

Head of Household - $23,625 add $2,000 if age 65 or older