We claimed out 3 month of twin granddaughters but weren't allowed the child tax credit or the earned income credit. Out AGI was under 50k Why?

[sammem7707]

The filing tool said it was because they didn't live with us for 6 months but they were only alive for 3.being born in September

[xmasbaby0]

When you claim a newborn you have to say in My Info that the child lived with you the WHOLE year---you say that even if the child was born on Dec. 31 if the child is  a newborn.

[sammem7707]

Thank you! Now do I file an amendment? 

[xmasbaby0]

Do not amend until your original return has been fully processed, and then if you need to amend to claim the children you can do so.   

To claim a grandchild as your dependent

When you enter the child’s name in Personal Info, you will be asked “What’s your relationship to  [child’s name]?”  

           Choose “another person”

            a drop down menu will appear that lets you choose grandchild

The Form 1040X you need should be available by March 25.