Can a qualifying relative make you HOH even tho you can't claim him as a dependant?

[TaxGuyBill]

Why can't you claim the Qualifying Relative as a dependent?  

[George4Tacks · Accepted solution]

IRS has a good flowchart to do through all the steps. https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/what-is-my-filing-status

[jwaccounting]

Turns out she is a cousin and has as much income as the tax paiyer.  Cousin isn't listed as a quailifing relative.

[George4Tacks]

Thanks for coming back. I guessed your question did not have an easy answer.  IRS VITA program has a large number of aides available. https://apps.irs.gov/app/vita/content/globalmedia/table_2_dependency_exemption_relative_4012.pdf

[jwaccounting]

Many thanks.