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My child was born June of 2016, when entering her as a dependent do i put that she lived with me for 6 months or the whole year?

 
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My child was born June of 2016, when entering her as a dependent do i put that she lived with me for 6 months or the whole year?

Say that she lived with you the whole year.  You are allowed to say that for a newborn so that you get the personal exemption and any credits that you qualify for.  Congratulations on your baby girl!

**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 June of 2016, when entering her as a dependent do i put that she lived with me for 6 months or the whole year?

Say that she lived with you the whole year.  You are allowed to say that for a newborn so that you get the personal exemption and any credits that you qualify for.  Congratulations on your baby girl!

**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.**
mselby708
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My child was born June of 2016, when entering her as a dependent do i put that she lived with me for 6 months or the whole year?

Thank you for replying so quickly. It was a huge help. Thanks !
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