Different filing status for CA

[DianeK21]

Per IRS, there's no income limit for a qualifying child when claiming HOH status.  However, CA says qualifying child's income must be less than $4,300.  Is it possible to file as HOH for federal and Single for CA?  If so, can it be done in a single Lacerte file?  Any insight appreciated.  Thanks!

[Strongsilence-CPA]

no insight except it must be possible in LC.

time to wind down Diane.

[BobKamman]

Doesn't the $4,300 apply only to a qualifying relative, not a qualifying child?

[DianeK21]

You're right; my mistake.  I meant to say qualifying relative.  Regardless, that income limitation exists for CA, but not fed.  So is it possible to file HOH for federal and Single for CA?

[BobKamman]

Qualifying relative has to be a dependent for federal.  Income must be less than $4,300 to be claimed, right?