My girlfriend and I live together, she filed head of household, and also claimed our daughter as we agreed upon. I added my daughter in my info on turbotax but also selected "Yes, I have an agreement with Child's other parent." when prompted to select who would claim her. The next few questions were along the same lines, will the other parent claim child per your 'legal agreement' I selected yes, then got "It turns out Child doesn't count as your dependent". This is fine, I wasn't trying to claim her but it also says "But the good news is she could help you get other tax savings." I added in her SSN and was on my way. after a few more questions it gave my new tax total and it was much higher than I was expecting and says next to my childs name "EIC or Dependent Care Credit Only".
Is this correct? Should I remove her from my tax info completely?
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Yes, you should remove your child from your tax return.
Both you and your girlfriend cannot claim the same child as a dependent on each of your tax returns.
Since your live-in girlfriend filed head of household and claimed your daughter, you cannot do the same.
Your tax return will be rejected by the IRS if you attempt to use the same child on your tax return.
Yes, you should remove your child from your tax return.
Both you and your girlfriend cannot claim the same child as a dependent on each of your tax returns.
Since your live-in girlfriend filed head of household and claimed your daughter, you cannot do the same.
Your tax return will be rejected by the IRS if you attempt to use the same child on your tax return.
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