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hfickel6

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Claiming a child

My son was born August 22, 2007 can I claim him on my return and get the earned income credit for 2007?

 
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Submitted 377 days ago...

Ruchele

Ruchele

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Yes, and congrats!! A child born in the tax year is considered to have lived with you all year, even if it was born on December 31st , but you must first secure a Social Security number for him. File a Form SS-5 with your local Social Security office if you have not already done so.


http://www.irs.gov/faqs/index.html

 

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