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jri-searcy
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‎June 6, 2019 4:20 AM
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We have been separated several years. Our daughter went to college last fall. She lived with her mom before that. Can I claim Head of Household if I can claim her as a de

We have been separated several years. Our daughter went to college last fall. She lived with her mom before that. Can I claim Head of Household if I can claim her as a dependent but she did not live with me any of the year? The answer seems to be no but when I have TurboTax check for me it says I can. Thanks.

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Hal_Al
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‎June 6, 2019 4:20 AM

We have been separated several years. Our daughter went to college last fall. She lived with her mom before that. Can I claim Head of Household if I can claim her as a de

The answer is no. When asked how long with you select something less than 7 months. 

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Hal_Al
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‎June 6, 2019 4:20 AM

We have been separated several years. Our daughter went to college last fall. She lived with her mom before that. Can I claim Head of Household if I can claim her as a de

The answer is no. When asked how long with you select something less than 7 months. 

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