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popabear0219
March 4, 2020
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Do I claim a new born child as a dependent on federal and state level?

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Tax benefits for new born children

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SusanY1
SusanY1
March 4, 2020

Yes, as long as your child was born before the stroke of midnight on December 31, 2019, you will list your child on your tax return for 2019. 

 

You do need to have a social security number for your child, but this typically only takes a few weeks. 

 

Congratulations on the new addition to your family - and your new tax break! 

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VolvoGirl
VolvoGirl
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March 4, 2020

Only if they were born in 2019.  A child born (even on Dec 31) is considered to live with you the whole year.  So pick the Whole Year at the top of the drop down box.  

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