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Can I claim child tax credit for my son born on December 31?

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Jan 15, 2018 by Academix
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It does not matter when during the year your baby was born; you can claim the child as a dependent, and qualify for the Child Tax Credit (CTC), beginning with that year's taxes.

https://www.irs.gov/faqs/earned-income-tax-credit/qualifying-child-rules/qualifying-child-rules-1