I didn’t work this year but just had a baby in December. Can I file and get a tax return for my baby?

[Critter-3]

For 2021 only the answer is yes however if you didn't work who supported you ?   Can they claim you and the baby as dependents ? 

[rjs]

If you do file a tax return, when TurboTax asks how many months the child lived with you, be sure to select "the whole year." That's the correct answer for a baby that was born during the year.

[brittni409]

My boyfriend and I live together and he’s also the father to our baby. We aren’t married so I wasn’t sure who would claim the baby.

[brittni409]

My boyfriend and I live together and he’s also the father to our baby. We aren’t married so I wasn’t sure who would claim the baby.

[Rainman12]

Did you live together all of 2021? If so, boyfriend can file as Head of Household, claiming both of you. Only one parent can claim the child; You would be 'Other' for relationship on return. Would be a bad idea for You to file with zero income when other parent has some ...