I am legally married but we are separated but not divorced

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

If you are still legally married you can file as Married Filing Joint (both MUST agree), Married Filing Separate, or if you qualify Head of Household.

When married you can claim Head of Household (you are considered unmarried) if you meet the following requirements.

- You file a separate return from your spouse

- You paid more than half the cost of keeping up your home for the tax year.

- Your spouse did not live in your home during the last 6 months of the tax year. Your spouse is considered to live in your home even if he or she is temporarily absent due to special circumstances such as illness, education, business, vacation, or military service.

- Your home was the main home of your child, stepchild, or foster child for more than half the year.

- You must be able to claim an exemption for the child.

[ericaanglin]

how would I do head of house hold? there is no button for that.

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

You choose your filing status in the Personal info section.  You can also click Edit on your name and select a filing status