What to do if your expecting baby how can i add new baby as a dependant
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retiree
Level 7
Jan 22, 2020 8:20:57 PM
You cannot claim a new baby as a dependent until after the baby is born. If the birth is on December 31 or earlier you can claim the baby for the entire year.
xmasbaby0
Level 15
Jan 22, 2020 8:21:04 PM
You cannot add your child as a dependent unless the child was
born in 2019.
Next year, when your child has actually been born and you have a Social Security number for your child, you can claim your child on your 2020 tax return.