AlanT
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Yes, you should remove your child from your tax return.  

Both you and your girlfriend cannot claim the same child as a dependent on each of your tax returns.

Since your live-in girlfriend filed head of household and claimed your daughter, you cannot do the same.

Your tax return will be rejected by the IRS if you attempt to use the same child on your tax return.  

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