DavidS127
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Deductions & credits

Yes, based on the information provided your daughter is a qualifying child for purposes of the EITC. See this IRS Publication 5334 Step Two for the eligibility requirements for a child.

 

No, you cannot file as head of household, because your daughter doesn't meet the tests for a qualifying child or a qualifying relative.  She provided more than half her support for the year. See IRS Publication 501, Table 5 for the dependent qualifications.

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