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How do I claim my son? He only lived an hour after birth. I was told my Jackson Hewitt or something like that I can claim him

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June 6, 2019
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I have his social. He lived for a hour after birth.

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Best answer by Hal_Al

You enter him as a normal dependent. When asked how long he lived with you, you say all year. That is allowed, for your situation, and does not constitute lying to the IRS. You will be allowed the child based credits

Hal_AlAnswer

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You enter him as a normal dependent. When asked how long he lived with you, you say all year. That is allowed, for your situation, and does not constitute lying to the IRS. You will be allowed the child based credits

Kat11_2

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Thank you, @Hal_Al. Deleting my answer which was clearly erroneous.

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Kat11_2

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Deleted.

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