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posted Jun 6, 2019 2:06:35 AM

What filing status if other parent claiming child?

I am head of my household but my coparent is claiming our child this year (per divorce decree), and I selected that the other parent is claiming the child, but do I also need to not make myself head of household and put "single" instead?

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 2:06:36 AM

If the other parent is claiming your child as a dependent, you can still claim Head of Household if the child lived with you for more than 6 months.

In TurboTax, the "# of months" question will give you Head of Household and the "custody agreement" question will remove the dependency exemption.

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 2:06:36 AM

If the other parent is claiming your child as a dependent, you can still claim Head of Household if the child lived with you for more than 6 months.

In TurboTax, the "# of months" question will give you Head of Household and the "custody agreement" question will remove the dependency exemption.

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 2:06:38 AM

Thanks!!

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 2:06:38 AM

You're welcome!