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My child was born January 4 2017 and it's asking me do I have children or support someone what do I put?

 
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My child was born January 4 2017 and it's asking me do I have children or support someone what do I put?

Sorry, but you cannot claim your child on your 2016 return.  You can claim a child born in 2017 next year when you file for 2017.

So answer NO to the question.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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My child was born January 4 2017 and it's asking me do I have children or support someone what do I put?

Sorry, but you cannot claim your child on your 2016 return.  You can claim a child born in 2017 next year when you file for 2017.

So answer NO to the question.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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