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It's showing I'm single and not head of household even though I have a qualifying child. How to fix this?

How do I make my form say head of household?
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SharonD007
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It's showing I'm single and not head of household even though I have a qualifying child. How to fix this?

Check the requirements below to make sure that you qualify for Head of Household:

 

  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.

 Also check your entries on the Personal profile screen. 

 

  1. Select your name under Your info
  2. Select Edit/Review
  3. Continue through the screens and answer YES  to Do you have any dependents on the About Your Household Screen.

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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