So very sorry for your loss. In order to claim a child as a dependent on your tax return, you need a Social Security number. Even if your child lived for only a day, you can claim the child as a dependent for the whole year. You should be able to get a SSN. Perhaps a social worker at the hospital can help you navigate how to do that. And you can enter any medical expenses that you paid out of pocket in 2022. You cannot enter outstanding medical bills or bills that were covered by insurance.
If necessary, request an extension to file so that you can get the SSN before you file. The extension would give you until mid-October to file and claim your child. You can request an extension sometime in March if you need it.
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