I had a baby in July 2016. Why doesn't she count for child tax credit? I pay for everything for her.

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I had a baby in July 2016. Why doesn't she count for child tax credit? I pay for everything for her.

You must select that she lived with you the whole year. Kids born during the year count as being in your home the entire year.

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I had a baby in July 2016. Why doesn't she count for child tax credit? I pay for everything for her.

You must select that she lived with you the whole year. Kids born during the year count as being in your home the entire year.

I had a baby in July 2016. Why doesn't she count for child tax credit? I pay for everything for her.

Go to Personal Info and click Edit by her name. Pick the Whole Year on this screen

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