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Level 1
posted Jan 22, 2020 8:13:09 PM

What to do if your expecting baby how can i add new baby as a dependant

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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. 

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.