I live with my girlfriend and her daughter, whom I take care of financially. We are not married. Can I claim Head of Household?

I consider her daughter my stepchild.

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I live with my girlfriend and her daughter, whom I take care of financially. We are not married. Can I claim Head of Household?

You cannot have Head of Household status if the dependent you are claiming your tax return is not related to you.

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I live with my girlfriend and her daughter, whom I take care of financially. We are not married. Can I claim Head of Household?

"I consider her daughter my stepchild." But she isn't, since, you are not married to her Mom.

I live with my girlfriend and her daughter, whom I take care of financially. We are not married. Can I claim Head of Household?

You cannot have Head of Household status if the dependent you are claiming your tax return is not related to you.

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