When my baby is born in December, will I be eligible for a Child Tax Credit for 2008?

Question

Just wondering how that works since the baby will only be about a month old when it's time to file taxes.

Answer 1

Yes. As long as the baby is born within that year before you file I believe you can file that child. The child was an expense before it is born so that is all included.

Answer 2

Yes you should be

Answer 3

Yes, as long as your child was born before December 31, 2008 you may claim your child as a dependent and therefore be eligible for a Child Tax Credit. It works the same as if you were getting married- so long as you are married before the end of the year you can filed jointly as a married couple.

Answer 4

doesn't matter when in the yr the child is born as long as it is born before midnight on 12/31, you can claim the child for the whole yr. My son is a 12/29 kid and they said (IRS) that it counts for the whole yr.

Answer 5

Yes as long as it is on or before Dec 31st

Answer 6

As long as they are born in 2008?  Both of my children were born in November and I always received the credit for the year I was pregnant.

Answer 7

yes you will absolutely i was in the same situation in 2001and i did get my credit good luck peace

Answer 8

Yes, you will be able to claim your son when you file your 2008 taxes. My son was born December 30th and my tax preparer thought it was so funny that I got him in at the last minute.

Answer 9

Yes as long as it is born before 11:59 pm on Dec 31 st. u get to claim the baby.

Answer 10

As long as the  baby is born anytime in 2008, yes you get the full exemption and also the Child Tax Credit.

Answer 11

probably not since the tax year ends on dec 31st

Answer 12

If your child is born any time in 2008, you will receive all tax benefits for that child.  In particular, you would receive the full amount of the Child Tax Credit you were eligible for.

Plus, you will get the "stimulus" payment of $300 based on the child's exemption.