My son was born on October 2nd of 2019 and I was wondering why I couldn't claim him on my taxes for that year

mom10219 · ‎March 30, 2020

ee-ea · ‎March 30, 2020

You have to say he lived with you for the full year.

JamesG1 · ‎March 30, 2020

The child may be claimed as a dependent if you meet all of the tests for either a qualifying child or a qualifying relative.

IRS publication 501 page 11 outlines the requirements.

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CatinaT1 · ‎March 30, 2020

A child born anytime during the tax year will qualify you for the full $2,000 Child Tax Credit. Be sure you entered the birthdate correctly AND indicated that he lived with you for 12 months. Even though he was born late in the year, he is treated as if he lived with you all year.

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My son was born on October 2nd of 2019 and I was wondering why I couldn't claim him on my taxes for that year