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Can I file head of household if my child was in college half the year

shadawms — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:30:18 GMT

Being away from college still counts as "living with you"...

MargaretL — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:30:20 GMT

Being away from college still counts as "living with you".

You can claim your child if you meet other Head of Household qualifications.

See article below, please:

Do I qualify for HOH?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288637

Re: Being away from college still counts as "living with you"...

ksa1766 — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:26:57 GMT

If they were away at college for the whole year, does that still apply? Or do they have to have lived with you for part of the year?

Re: Can I file head of household if my child was in college half the year

JohnW222 — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:43:18 GMT

@ksa1766

Yes, it still applies.

Temporary absences for special circumstances -- such as a student living away from home -- count as time lived in the taxpayer’s home, even if it's for longer than six months.

Re: Can I file head of household if my child was in college half the year

ksa1766 — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 22:32:31 GMT

thank you for your response, do you have an article I can share with my accountant that will help him understand I can still apply as head of household with college-age kids?

Re: Can I file head of household if my child was in college half the year

AmyC — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 22:41:15 GMT

Please use this short anonymous online IRS quiz, Filing Status, Dependents and Exemptions and then share this IRS publication with your accountant, Dependents 2 | Internal Revenue Service and Whom May I Claim as a Dependent?

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