topic why does my child not qualify as my dependent? in Deductions & credits

why does my child not qualify as my dependent?

karalyncalebkillgore — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:04:09 GMT

My child was born in October 2025 and Turbotax is saying he is not eligible as my dependent for 2025.

Re: why does my child not qualify as my dependent?

DoninGA — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:07:00 GMT

Go back to My Info on the left side of the online program screen. Edit the dependent and carefully check your answers to the questions.

Note - A child born in 2025 is deemed to have lived in your home for the entire year.

Make sure you select them as your Child, that you selected that they lived in your home for the Whole Year, temporary absence for education is deemed living in your home. That they did NOT provide over one-half of their own support (You Did), that you indicated there was no one else in the household providing support to them, and that you did NOT check the box labeled Not valid for employment in the Social Security number section.

If all your answers are correct then delete them as a dependent and re-enter.

Re: why does my child not qualify as my dependent?

LaShaunA3 — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:13:37 GMT

You can claim the child as a dependent on your tax return as long as they meet certain qualifications. As DoninGA mentioned above, be sure you are answering the interview questions correctly. If anything is incorrect, the system may believe the child doesn't qualify.

If you can't determine what the error is, delete the dependent, and re-enter the information. Be sure that you check "yes" if the child has lived with you all year.

Rules for Claiming Dependents