My daughter was born on 01/23/2018, why can I not claim her as a dependent?

skib93 · ‎June 6, 2019

IreneS · ‎June 6, 2019

You can claim her as a dependent on your 2018 return. You cannot claim her on your 2017 return because she hadn't arrived yet (as of December 31, 2017).

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IreneS · ‎June 6, 2019

You can claim her as a dependent on your 2018 return. You cannot claim her on your 2017 return because she hadn't arrived yet (as of December 31, 2017).

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My daughter was born on 01/23/2018, why can I not claim her as a dependent?