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How can I change my status back to HOH, like last year, as this year it got changed to single with dependent? Would my taxes change and be higher?

 
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JohnB5677
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How can I change my status back to HOH, like last year, as this year it got changed to single with dependent? Would my taxes change and be higher?

The Head of Household designation is very specific, and is determined when you enter the My Info section of your return.
  1. Go to My Info on the left sidebar
  2. Click [Edit] next to your name.
  3. On the "Let's confirm your marital status" screen,
  4. Select you are considered unmarried.
  5. Add your child or qualifying person in the dependents section.
  6. Continue through the interview until asked if you paid more than half the cost to keep up your home, and
  7. Answer [Yes.]
  8. TurboTax will update your status to Head of Household if you meet the criteria.
Key Requirements:
  • You were unmarried on December 31st.
  • You must have paid more than half of the dependents expenses.
  • You must have a qualifying dependent (usually a child) who has lived with you for more than half the year.
 
Yes, your taxes will likely be higher with a filing status of Single as opposed to Head of Household.
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