Yes, it would be more beneficial for you to claim your girlfriend. From the information you gave, she qualifies as your qualifying relative.
The requirements to be a qualifying relative are:
- They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
- They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
- They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
- They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
- They lived with you the entire year.
- They made less than $4,200 in 2019.
- You provided more than half of their financial support.
When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them. There may be other tax benefits you can get when you claim a dependent.
Note: Your girlfriend may want to file a tax return if she had federal and state income tax withheld from her pay. She may be able to get refunds of some or all of the amounts.
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