@Neta160 wrote:
Based on my understanding of your response and the worksheet, I can claim them. I will double check everything. My test run using TT for 2018 said I could as well. Thank you.
The children of your girlfriend cannot be claimed as your dependents under the Qualifying Relative rules since they did not Live with you all year as a member of your household.
Go to IRS Publication 501 Dependents, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information for the Qualifying Relative rules - Member of Household or Relationship Test on page 18 - https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p501.pdf#page=18
