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posted Jun 1, 2019 6:22:10 AM

Can I list a 3 month child for EIC on 2017 taxes?

Child is mine and was born in September 2017 and lives with me

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Level 3
Jun 1, 2019 6:22:12 AM

Yes, if your child was born at any point during 2017 you will select that they lived with your for "The Whole Year"  when asked how many months did they live with you.  

A child born in 2017 is treated as living with you for the entire year. 

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Level 3
Jun 1, 2019 6:22:12 AM

Yes, if your child was born at any point during 2017 you will select that they lived with your for "The Whole Year"  when asked how many months did they live with you.  

A child born in 2017 is treated as living with you for the entire year.