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In 2015 I filed Head of Household because I paid for 100% of the house hold expenses. However, I am told that is wrong to do since I am married. When I filed it was okay.

wwcapd — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:19:52 GMT

NOTE: I stayed away from the home 2 nights a week through...

wwcapd — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:19:54 GMT

NOTE: I stayed away from the home 2 nights a week throughout the year. Sometimes 3 nights a week, pending on my schedule for work.

Nevermind, added more information instead.

wwcapd — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:19:55 GMT

Nevermind, added more information instead.

You cannot claim Head of Household if you are married (un...

AmyW — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:19:57 GMT

You cannot claim Head of Household if you are married (unless you are an abandoned spouse). You can select Married Filing Jointly with your spouse or Married Filing Separately and you will each report your own income and expense items on separate returns.

Thank you so much. I have amended my return and will be s...

wwcapd — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:19:59 GMT

Thank you so much. I have amended my return and will be sending it to the proper places.

It was my pleasure to assist you.

AmyW — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:20:00 GMT

It was my pleasure to assist you.

When you fill out the Personal Info section of TurboTax,...

AmyW — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:20:02 GMT

When you fill out the Personal Info section of TurboTax, TurboTax will determine whether or not your situation qualifies for Head of Household. You can double-check your entries in this section to make sure that all of the information has been entered correctly.

To qualify as Head of Household, you must meet the following requirements:

Pay for more than half of the household expenses
Be considered unmarried for the tax year, and
You must have a qualifying child or dependent.

If you meet the requirements below, you will be "considered unmarried" for HoH purposes:

You must be a U.S. citizen or resident the entire year.
You must file separate returns.
You must have paid more than half the cost of keeping up your home during the tax year.
Your spouse did not live in the home at any time during the last six months of the year (even one night will disqualify you).
Your home was the main home for more than half the year for your child who is claimed as a dependent. The qualifying person can only be your child, stepchild, or foster child - no other relative can be used.

If you filed your taxes incorrectly, then you can file an amended tax return to change your filing status.

If you want to file an amended tax return after IRS accepted your tax return due to a mistake with your filing status, then you will want to wait until your original tax return is processed by the IRS. If you are receiving a refund, you should wait until the check is issued. Amended returns must be filed by mail.

To amend a 2016 return, follow the steps in the article below: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5114064