I qualify for head of household but I can’t change my status?

[DoninGA]

Did you enter a qualifying person as a dependent on your tax return?  If not, you are not eligible for Head of Household.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for HOH - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-filing-status/qualify-head-household...

Qualifying Person - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-filing-status/qualifying-person-head...

[janie123callie]

I have a qualifying dependent listed on my return.

[DoninGA]

When you entered the dependent did you indicate they lived in your home for the whole year?  Did you indicate you provided over one-half of the support to the dependent?  Did you indicate that you provided over one-half the cost to maintain your home?

Is the dependent related to you?

[janie123callie]

Thanks. I see that it’s because she’s in college not living with me more than half the year, even though I pay for 90% of her living expenses.

[DoninGA]

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@janie123callie wrote:

Thanks. I see that it’s because she’s in college not living with me more than half the year, even though I pay for 90% of her living expenses.

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That caused the problem.  If she lives with you normally and is away at school that is a temporary absence so indicate the Whole Year for living in your home.