My child was born this year on February 19,2018. will my child count as my dependent for this return?

lyonlandon · ‎June 6, 2019

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 6, 2019

NO. Only a child born by December 31, 2017 can be claimed on your 2017 tax return. Congrats on your baby boy, who you will claim on your 2018 tax return next year!

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 6, 2019

NO. Only a child born by December 31, 2017 can be claimed on your 2017 tax return. Congrats on your baby boy, who you will claim on your 2018 tax return next year!

**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.**

My child was born this year on February 19,2018. will my child count as my dependent for this return?