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Employee
June 1, 2019
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I live with my girlfriend and her daughter, whom I take care of financially. We are not married. Can I claim Head of Household?

  • June 1, 2019
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I consider her daughter my stepchild.
Best answer by DoninGA

You cannot have Head of Household status if the dependent you are claiming your tax return is not related to you.

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Employee
June 1, 2019
"I consider her daughter my stepchild." But she isn't, since, you are not married to her Mom.
DoninGA
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Employee
June 1, 2019

You cannot have Head of Household status if the dependent you are claiming your tax return is not related to you.