If the child was born in 2018, make sure you are reporting they lived with you the entire year because they lived with you the entirety of their life.
Be aware that the Child Tax Credit requirements have changed and all of the following must be met:
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Child must be younger than age 17 by December 31
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Must by your child (biological, step, adopted or foster); brother or sister;
niece, nephew or grandchild
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Must provide half their support
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Must be claimed as your dependent (see Qualifying Child Test)
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Must be US Citizen, US National or Resident Alien
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Must live with you more than half the year
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Must have a SSN or have been issued an alternative tax number before 2018
