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posted May 31, 2019 8:14:52 PM

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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Level 15
May 31, 2019 8:14:54 PM

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!

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Level 15
May 31, 2019 8:14:54 PM

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!

New Member
May 31, 2019 8:15:00 PM

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