I'm trying to deduct child care expenses for my newborn for the end of last year. But won't allow me because she is younger than 6 months. she was born in sept.

rachelann86ram · ‎May 31, 2019

Doesn't it specify I can deduct those costs because she was born last year?

xmasbaby0 · ‎May 31, 2019

You need to say the child lived with you the WHOLE YEAR. You are allowed to say that for a child born in 2016, so that you can get the exemption and credits for your child. Congratulations on your new baby girl!

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xmasbaby0 · ‎May 31, 2019

You need to say the child lived with you the WHOLE YEAR. You are allowed to say that for a child born in 2016, so that you can get the exemption and credits for your child. Congratulations on your new baby girl!

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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I'm trying to deduct child care expenses for my newborn for the end of last year. But won't allow me because she is younger than 6 months. she was born in sept.