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It keeps making me file as single instead of head of household even though I did in fact pay for more than 50% of household expenses, how do I fix that?

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It keeps making me file as single instead of head of household even though I did in fact pay for more than 50% of household expenses, how do I fix that?

If you do not have a qualifying person as a dependent you cannot have Head of Household filing status.

 

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

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It keeps making me file as single instead of head of household even though I did in fact pay for more than 50% of household expenses, how do I fix that?

To qualify for Head of Household if you must meet the requirements below:

  1. Were unmarried as of December 31, 2024 and
  2. Paid more than half the cost to run your (or a qualifying parent's) home this year (rent, mortgage, utilities, etc.) and
  3. Supported a qualifying person.

Review the TurboTax articles Guide to Filing Taxes as Head of HouseholdDo I qualify for Head of Household in 2024?, and Filing Taxes as the Head of Household for more information. 

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