New Parent

[herefobw]

I have a child that was born at the end of June. What types of benefits will that provide for my taxes? So what reimbursements would I receive and what can I focus on to receive the most amount of money back?

[VolvoGirl]

You can get the Child Tax Credit and the 3rd Stimulus amount (1,400) on your tax return.  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]

For a child born in 2021, depending on your income, you are entitled to the third stimulus payment, the Child Tax Credit and the Child Care Credit.   In the program interview it is vital that you read the screen carefully so you say YES to the "did the child live with you ALL year"  and that the did NOT support themselves.  If you do this then the program will do all the math for you automatically.

[Critter-3]

@VolvoGirl    See the screenshot ... they "improved" this screen this year sort of and combined it with the next screen.  Hopefully folks won't make the same old mistakes as in the past. 

[drc845443 · Accepted solution]

Congratulations on the new baby!

Depending on your personal circumstances, a new baby in the family could help to get various tax benefits including (but not limited to):

• Possible change in filing status to head of household
• Claiming the Child Tax  Credit
• Claiming the Child Dependent Care Credit
• Claiming the Earned Income Credit

The extent of the benefits that you will get  depends on your personal circumstances such as marital status, income, etc. Please read through the resource in the link below for additional information about the impact of the birth of a child on your income taxes. 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/birth-of-a-child/L26LBBTkd