After you file

Not sure what you mean by "put her on my taxes."   You cannot file a 2025 tax return until the 2025 tax season is underway in early 2026.   If you are able to claim your grandchild as a dependent for 2025, you can do it at that time.

 

IRS interview to help determine who can be claimed:

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/who-can-i-claim-as-a-dependent

 

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