@brimpainter You are confused. You cannot get the dependent care credit for a live-in GF who is not disabled. That credit is only used for dependents when you have to pay someone to take care of them while you work. The credit is used by parents who pay babysitters and daycare while they work -- and sometimes----used if you have a disabled adult dependent who requires care while you are at work.
If you are claiming your GF as a dependent --- you get one credit----the $500 credit for other dependents. It is non-refundable. It is used to reduce your tax liability.
CREDIT FOR OTHER DEPENDENTS
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4499708-what-is-the-500-credit-for-other-dependents-family-tax-cre...
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