Do my twins had to have turned 6 months old before January 1st, 2019 to be able to claim them? Or can I just wait until they are 6months old and then file to claim them?

[Texas Roger · Accepted solution]

If your twins were born anytime during 2018, just say they lived with you the whole year. That is the correct answer for a child born during the year. 

[brobo420]

They were born August 31st 2018 so they will be 6months at the very beginning of March.

But I understand what you’re saying. Thanks so much for your help!

[Texas Roger]

The requirement for a child to have lived with you for more than 6 months does not apply to a child born during the year.