Can I claim my son that was born in 2018 on my 2017 taxes.

matsiku · ‎June 4, 2019

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

No you cannot. You are preparing a tax return for the year of 2017. Your child was not born in 2017. You will be able to claim your child on your tax return when you file your 2018 tax return--next year in 2019.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

No you cannot. You are preparing a tax return for the year of 2017. Your child was not born in 2017. You will be able to claim your child on your tax return when you file your 2018 tax return--next year in 2019.

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