Child tax credit

[joe-owingsjr24]

My Wife and I are going to be having a baby any day now, most likely before the end of December. Will we get the Child tax credit if the baby is born before January?

[DoninGA]

If the child is born at any time on or before December 31, 2021 they will be eligible for the 2021 child tax credit.  Make sure that you get a Social Security number for the child so that you can claim them on your 2021 tax return as a dependent.

[VolvoGirl]

And when you enter the baby on your tax return be sure to select the WHOLE YEAR for the question How long did the baby live with you if they were born anytime during the year, even in December.  You get credit for the whole year.  

[Critter-3]

You must wait for the SS# ... do NOT file without it  and  pay attention to this screen ... you must answer YES and then NO to the 2 questions ...