Having a baby in February of 2018. 1) can i claim baby? 2) can medical expenses be applied to 2017 taxes if services were rendered in 2017?

[CathiM · Accepted solution]

Unfortunately, your baby cannot be claimed as a dependent on your 2017 tax return (you will have to wait until you file your 2018 tax return next year). Your medical expenses can be claimed in 2017 if they were paid in 2017.  The IRS goes by when the expenses are paid, not when services are rendered.