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If I had a child born in 2017 can I claim the child as a dependent while filing tax for 2016?

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If I had a child born in 2017 can I claim the child as a dependent while filing tax for 2016?

No. You can not claim the child on a 2016 tax return.

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If I had a child born in 2017 can I claim the child as a dependent while filing tax for 2016?

No. You can not claim the child on a 2016 tax return.

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If I had a child born in 2017 can I claim the child as a dependent while filing tax for 2016?

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