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Why am I not receiving the money for having a child on my taxes?

I had my child in November an it said I was eligible for this money but it was not given to me.
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Why am I not receiving the money for having a child on my taxes?

Make sure that you said your child lived with you the whole year so that you get the personal exemption of $4050 to lower your taxable income (it is not a refund) and any child-related credits that you qualify for.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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Why am I not receiving the money for having a child on my taxes?

Make sure that you said your child lived with you the whole year so that you get the personal exemption of $4050 to lower your taxable income (it is not a refund) and any child-related credits that you qualify for.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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