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328kna
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Can I claim my daughter as a dependent if my partner does?

I've been in a relationship with my partner for 10 years but am unmarried. We have a daughter. He claims head of household on his taxes because he provides the majority of the income for our household, claiming both myself and my daughter as dependents. Do I also claim her as a dependent on my taxes, even though I don't earn the supporting income at all and he already claims her on his taxes?

Thanks for any help clearing this up!
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Hal_Al
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Can I claim my daughter as a dependent if my partner does?

No. If you and the other parent live together, only one of you can claim the child for any tax benefit. The interview is confusing (it's designed for divorced parents, who are allowed to split the child). The second parent should not enter the child, at all. 

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Hal_Al
Level 15

Can I claim my daughter as a dependent if my partner does?

No. If you and the other parent live together, only one of you can claim the child for any tax benefit. The interview is confusing (it's designed for divorced parents, who are allowed to split the child). The second parent should not enter the child, at all. 

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