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You may be able to claim your girlfriend and her son as dependents on your tax return if they meet certain criteria. For your girlfriend, she may qualify as a "qualifying relative" dependent if: 1. She is not a "qualifying child" of another taxpayer. 2. She lived with you for the entire year as a member of your household. 3. You provided more than half of her support for the year. 4. Her gross income is less than $4,300 for the 2022 tax year. As for your girlfriend's son, he could potentially be considered a "qualifying child" if he meets these criteria: 1. He is not married and doesn't file a joint tax return with someone else. 2. He lived with you for more than half of the year. 3. He is under 19 years old (under 24 if a full-time student) at the end of the tax year 2022. 4. He did not provide more than half of his own support during the year. 5. You contributed more than half of his total support for the year. 6. You have a close relationship with him (e.g., live-in boyfriend/girlfriend). Please keep in mind that tax laws are complex, and your specific situation may have additional factors to consider. It's a good idea to double-check your eligibility and consult with a tax professional to ensure you're claiming dependents accurately.