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posted Jun 4, 2019 9:37:00 PM

Can I claim my baby if he was born the first of this year and I’m doing taxes for 2017?

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 9:37:02 PM

No.  Your baby born in 2018 cannot be claimed on a 2017 tax return.  You can claim your child next year when you file a 2018 tax return.  But congrats on your new baby!

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 9:37:02 PM

No.  Your baby born in 2018 cannot be claimed on a 2017 tax return.  You can claim your child next year when you file a 2018 tax return.  But congrats on your new baby!