Head of Household Denied

[DuizhangJerry]

Turbotax Premier 2024 suggested that I file as Head of Household.  I'm unmarried and support my 25 year old daughter who has no income and isn't being claimed on her mother's return.  The State of California denied my status and changed it to Single.  Why would Turbotax recommend Head of Household?

[DoninGA]

Based on what you posted in sounds as if you qualified as Head of Household on a federal tax return.

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

What reason did the state give you for denying Head of Household filing status on the California tax return?

[DuizhangJerry]

A. Qualifying person does not meet the age requirement.

B. Qualifying person's gross income was blank (she had no income)