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December 7, 2019
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Claiming girlfriend as dependent on form 1040 prompts a diagnostic for state form 3532. There is no relationship option for girlfriend on form 3532. How do I proceed?

  • December 7, 2019
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According to IRS Tax Law, the taxpayer is allowed to claim girlfriend as a dependent as long as tests are met.  I entered the girlfriend as a dependent on 1040 form which prompts a diagnostic for state form 3532 requesting me to answer other questions.  In one of the questions, it ask what is the relationship between the dependent and taxpayer and girlfriend is not an option.  How do I proceed from here using LaCerte Software?

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Best answer by George4Tacks

You don't Girlfriend is not a Head of Household qualifier for California. 

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George4Tacks
Level 15
December 7, 2019

You don't Girlfriend is not a Head of Household qualifier for California. 

Answers are easy. Questions are hard!
Level 7
December 7, 2019
Girlfriend is not HoH qualifier for Federal either.
Level 2
April 18, 2022

Does a girl friend qualify as a dependent? Client insists that H&R Blk. confirmed it on previous returns???

And does it vary from state to state?  I reside in the state of NM. I know CA does not.