jhecox
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TaxMonkey
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I doubt you can, you would have to prepare 2 returns.  I also am having a hard time thinking of a reason to.  Care to share?

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itonewbie
Level 15

CA generally requires federal filing status to be used with limited exceptions.  Not sure how the exceptions could be met where one could file HoH for federal but Single for CA.

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TaxGuyBill
Level 15
I'm not a Californian, so I could be completely wrong, but I seem to remember that California requires the person to live with you, and does not accept the Federal rule that a parent can live elsewhere.
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itonewbie
Level 15
CA rules for parents/step-parents who live apart are the same as federal though.
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TaxGuyBill
Level 15
I guess I was wrong about that.  :smile::smile:
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itonewbie
Level 15
With CA, anything is possible though. :joy::joy:
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George4Tacks
Level 15

https://www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/Filing-status-information.shtml

https://www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/hoh/com-reasons.shtml would indicate why you might be Single for CA, but I doubt that the same reason would not apply to Fed.


Here's wishing you many Happy Returns
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