No, that doesn't qualify as a tax deduction by itself.
If your total support for your step-daughter is enough that you can claim her as a dependent, that is a tax benefit. Follow this link for guidance on claiming a dependent.
If you can claim her and she has higher education expenses, that is another tax benefit. Follow this link for more on that.
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