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You will need to delete your Form 8962 and then this article will show explain how to paper file: How to print and mail your return

 

You can still claim your dependent, but this is the first mention of claiming an unborn child. You can not claim an unborn child as a dependent.

 

To qualify for the Child Tax Credit, your child must fit all of these requirements: 

Be under age 17 at the end of the tax year 

Is your son, daughter, stepchild, foster child, adopted child, brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, half-sister, or a descendant of any of them (for example, a grandchild, niece, or nephew) 

Has his or her own Social Security Number 

Lived with you for more than half the year 

Didn't support him/herself (i.e., didn't pay more than half their own expenses) 

Is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. resident alien 

Additionally, you must have tax liability for the credit to be applied to.  If you do not, you may qualify for the Additional Child Tax Credit. 

 

These links will provide more information: 

Child Tax Credit 

Additional Child Tax Credit 

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