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March 31, 2025
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Head of Household Changed to Single

  • March 31, 2025
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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, isn't a full-time student, and isn't being claimed on her mother's return.  The State of California denied my status and changed it to Single. 
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Question: Why would Turbotax recommend Head of Household?

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    DoninGA
    Employee
    March 31, 2025

    Because you qualified for Head of Household filing status on the 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-2021/L0NxUtVc2_US_en_US

    March 31, 2025

    According to the FAQ, I didn't qualify as Head of Household because my daughter is 25 years old and not a full-time student, yet Turbotax recommended Head of Household.

    DoninGA
    Employee
    March 31, 2025

    @DuizhangJerry She was a qualifying person under the Qualifying Relative rules.  

    See this TurboTax support FAQ for qualifying person - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-filing-status/qualifying-person-head-household/L2TmgztNs_US_en_US