For HOH filing status, if you're not taking the qualifying relative as an exemption, how do you enter that into Turbo Tax?

[deb405117]

I'm looking for the mechanics of how you actually enter this into Turbo Tax.  If the qualifying relative is a dependent which he is, HOH is fine and I get the exemption.  I don't want the extra exemption.  What do I need to do to not get the exemption for the qualifying relative while still maintaining my HOH status?

[xmasbaby0]

Are you divorced from the other parent?  Are you signing a form 8332 so that you and the other parent can each get some child-related credits?  What are you trying to do?

[KiaraE]

There is no way to file HOH without a qualifying dependent or relative.

To file as head of household, you must:

• 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.