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New Member
posted Feb 19, 2024 10:23:24 AM

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

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Level 15
Feb 19, 2024 10:25:28 AM

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-2021/L0NxUtVc2_US_en_US?uid=lst9nin9

 

Qualifying Person - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-filing-status/qualifying-person-head-household/L2TmgztNs_US_en_US?uid=lst9nt1t

New Member
Feb 19, 2024 10:28:30 AM

I have a qualifying dependent listed on my return.

Level 15
Feb 19, 2024 10:32:19 AM

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?

New Member
Feb 19, 2024 10:34:02 AM

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.

Level 15
Feb 19, 2024 10:36:11 AM


@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.


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.