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February 17, 2023
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I made a mistake on my filing status and was rejected how do I correct it ?

  • February 17, 2023
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Should of hit head of household..  mistakenly hit married filing jointly.. both state & federal rejected it bc my 2021 agi somehow is showing as my wife’s agi which is incorrect how can I refile

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VolvoGirl
Employee
February 17, 2023

Are you married?  Do you live together?  You can only file Head of Household if you lived apart and you have a child.  You can not claim a spouse as a dependent.

 

Can a married person file Head of Household?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/married/help/can-a-married-person-claim-head-of-household-filing-status/00/26366

 

Here's a FAQ for Head of Household

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/family/help/do-i-qualify-for-head-of-household/00/25539

 

Who is a qualifying person for Head of Household

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/family/help/what-is-a-qualifying-person-for-head-of-household/00/26624