How do I change my filing status from single to head of household

[billy103186]

My filing status is single but I qualify to file as HOH, how can I change this?

[MindyB]

TurboTax automatically applies Head of Household "HOH" if you have a qualifying dependent and pay more than half of the cost of your home upkeep. 

To add HOH, in the My Info section, during the interview, indicate that Yes, you did pay more than half of the cost to keep up your home in 2025.

Here is some more information you may find helpful: Guide to Filing Taxes as Head of Household

[GrammaM4]

I do qualify for filing as Head of Household with a qualifying dependent but the option is not displaying in my personal info section. I did note I paid for all the expenses including housing.

[DoninGA]

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@GrammaM4 wrote:

I do qualify for filing as Head of Household with a qualifying dependent but the option is not displaying in my personal info section. I did note I paid for all the expenses including housing.

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The option would be there if the dependent was correctly entered.

Go back to My Info on the left side of the online program screen. Edit the dependent and carefully check your answers to the questions.

Note - A child born in 2025 is deemed to have lived in your home for the entire year.

Make sure you select them as your Child, that you selected that they lived in your home for the Whole Year, temporary absence for education is deemed living in your home. That they did NOT provide over one-half of their own support (You Did), that you indicated there was no one else in the household providing support to them, and that you did NOT check the box labeled Not valid for employment in the Social Security number section.

If all your answers are correct then delete them as a dependent and re-enter.