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posted Feb 17, 2024 3:58:07 PM

Head of Household in California for RDP

I want to file my federal tax return as head of household since I am providing more than 50% support for my child and I am not married.

I am also a registered domestic partner in California and I am living with my partner.

However, California does not allow to claim the Head of Household status if you live with a RDP.

How can I claim the heard of household status on my federal tax return and married filling separately status on my CA taxes using turbotax?

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Feb 17, 2024 4:05:18 PM

As you walk through the personal info section and add your dependents, you will be asked a series of questions that will determine if you are eligible for Head of Household.  You will be able to select that you are in a a RDP. If you are, then TurboTax will tell you the best filing status for you is Head of Household.  Then continue on through your return.

 

When you get to the CA return, you will be given the opportunity to answer more questions and change your filing status and note that you are in a RDP and filing MFS.