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cgbecton
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HOH Not being allowed on EZ filing.

Last night, tryed inputting my data into the TurboTax Free edition, later upgrading to the Live edition with help from Brittney D and then with 9 yr EA Danny. 

HOH was not allowed even though I am the single wage earner, and my domestic partner is a dependent and earned under $4400 (disabled). 

Claiming a Domestic Partner as a Dependent - TurboTax Tax Tips & Videos (intuit.com) 

Rules for Claiming a Dependent on Your Tax Return - TurboTax Tax Tips & Videos (intuit.com)

 

We (Danny and I) think there is a software bug that is not allowing HOH to be selected if I choose 'Other' instead of a blood relative. 

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HOH Not being allowed on EZ filing.

AnnetteB6
Employee Tax Expert

HOH Not being allowed on EZ filing.

It is not a bug.  The 'qualifying person' for Head of Household purposes must be a relative by blood, legal adoption, or marriage.  It cannot be someone who is unrelated to you.  The qualifications for Head of Household and claiming someone as a dependent are not the same.

 

You may still qualify to claim Danny as your dependent, but you will not be able to use the Head of Household filing status.

 

Take a look at the following TurboTax help article for the requirements of a 'qualifying person" for Head of Household:

 

What is a "qualifying person" for Head of Household?

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