Deductions & credits

Since you all live together as a family but are not legally married, your child can only be claimed as a dependent on one of your tax returns.   You can file as Head of Household and claim your child as your qualifying child dependent.   Your GF cannot enter anything about the child on her return.   And---you cannot claim your GF as a dependent because she made over $4300.

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