Why doesn't my child qualify for the Child Tax Credit if he was born on 12/22/16 and I am filing for 2016 taxes?

stokeluke · ‎June 1, 2019

It asked if i had a kid and i thought if a child was born in that year whenever they acknowledge it. please help

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 1, 2019

You need to say your child lived with you the WHOLE YEAR. You are allowed to say that for a newborn so that you get the personal exemption and any child-related credits you qualify for.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 1, 2019

You need to say your child lived with you the WHOLE YEAR. You are allowed to say that for a newborn so that you get the personal exemption and any child-related credits you qualify for.

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stokeluke · ‎June 1, 2019

THANK YOU!

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Why doesn't my child qualify for the Child Tax Credit if he was born on 12/22/16 and I am filing for 2016 taxes?