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rawshock117
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Can i claim a child born Jan 6th 2017 on my 2016 taxes?

 
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Can i claim a child born Jan 6th 2017 on my 2016 taxes?

No. You didn't have the child in 2016 so claiming it would be impossible.

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DoninGA
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Can i claim a child born Jan 6th 2017 on my 2016 taxes?

No.  The child must have been born in 2016.  You can claim the child as your dependent on the 2017 tax return next year.

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