My children stay with me..no custody issues..no absences... I pay all expenses.why can't I file for head of household

Sassygirl2319 · ‎January 13, 2026

xmasbaby0 · ‎January 13, 2026

You might be entering something incorrectly in order to claim them as dependents.

Make sure you have entered your child as a dependent in My Info, and that you have entered the child's Social Security number. Careful— do not say that your child’s SSN is not valid for employment. If your child was born in 2025 make sure you said he lived with you the whole year. There is an oddly worded question that asks if the child paid over half their own support. Say NO to that question.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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xmasbaby0 · ‎January 13, 2026

You might be entering something incorrectly in order to claim them as dependents.

Make sure you have entered your child as a dependent in My Info, and that you have entered the child's Social Security number. Careful— do not say that your child’s SSN is not valid for employment. If your child was born in 2025 make sure you said he lived with you the whole year. There is an oddly worded question that asks if the child paid over half their own support. Say NO to that question.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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My children stay with me..no custody issues..no absences... I pay all expenses.why can't I file for head of household