Why don't I qualify for the Child Tax Credit? My wife and I had a daughter in 2016.

sabitwa · ‎June 5, 2019

She was born in October 2016.

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 5, 2019

Make sure you said your baby lived with you the whole year. You are allowed to say that for a newborn so that you get her personal exemption and any child-related credits you qualify for. Congrats on your new little girl!

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 5, 2019

Make sure you said your baby lived with you the whole year. You are allowed to say that for a newborn so that you get her personal exemption and any child-related credits you qualify for. Congrats on your new little 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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Why don't I qualify for the Child Tax Credit? My wife and I had a daughter in 2016.