"In a different post he refers to having a "spouse""That's really odd. What are you talking about? I would never say I had a spouse. Because I have never had a ...
California has stricter rules for Head of Household. On federal if you are caring and paying for a child who lives with you, but with whom you have no relation ...
In my situation it is Head of Household on federal but California says I'm single. If I file two separate federal returns (as per your recommendation), the fede...