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    Jan 1, 2009, 03:50 PM
    Claim dependent.
    I have recently had a child on dec 27 of 2008. Will I be able to claim her on the 2008 tax returns.:confused:
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    Jan 2, 2009, 11:12 AM
    Congratulations!

    Yes. If she was born as late as 31 Dec 08 at 11:59:59, the IRS considers her your dependent for the ENTIRE year of 2008.
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