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PrinceJoe
Just FYI - a lot of tax preparers get this wrong because they confuse different tax rules. For the Child Tax Credit, a baby born December 31st qualifies the same as a baby born January 1st. But for some other tax benefits, like certain childcare credits, there are different rules about timing. Make sure whoever prepares your taxes knows the specific rules for CTC. And definitely don't pay for preparation if they're going to cost you $3,600 in credits you deserve!
Is there any official IRS documentation we can point to that specifically states this? My husband doesn't believe me that our November baby qualifies us for the full amount.
PrinceJoe
ā¢Yes! Check IRS Publication 972 (Child Tax Credit) which states that a child who was born or died during the year is treated as having lived with you for more than half of the year if your home was the child's home for more than half the time they were alive during the year. Since your home was presumably your November baby's home for their entire life in 2024 (even if that was just 2 months), they qualify as having lived with you for more than half the year. There's also IRS Publication 501 which clarifies dependent qualifications and specifically addresses children born during the tax year.
Owen Devar
In case anyone finds this thread later - I'm a longtime tax preparer (not with any of the big chains) and can confirm that a baby born anytime in 2024, even December 31st, qualifies for the full $3,600 Child Tax Credit. There is absolutely NO 6-month rule for this. The confusion might come from other tax benefits or perhaps old rules. Always make sure your tax software or preparer is up-to-date on the current year's tax laws.
Which tax software do you recommend for situations like this? I've been using H&R Block online but now I'm worried they might get this wrong too.
Owen Devar
ā¢In my experience, all the major tax software programs (TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxAct, FreeTaxUSA) correctly handle newborns and the Child Tax Credit. The issue isn't usually with the software itself but with individual preparers who might be misinformed. If you're using the software yourself rather than going to a preparation office, just make sure you answer all questions about your new dependent accurately, including their date of birth and SSN. The software will automatically calculate the correct credit. If the software seems to miss the credit, double-check that you entered all information correctly, especially the child's SSN which is required for claiming the CTC.
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Layla Mendes
My tax accountant told me I could just report the net gain/loss from the 1099 forms that exchanges provide (like Coinbase). But then I learned that doesn't capture everything - especially if you've moved crypto between wallets or done DeFi stuff. I think different tax preparers have different interpretations because the IRS guidelines aren't super clear on crypto reporting yet. But just looking at wallet deposits vs withdrawals definitely doesn't work if you've done any wallet transfers.
But my Coinbase 1099 is missing a bunch of transactions from before 2023. Does that mean I'm screwed?
Layla Mendes
ā¢You're not screwed, but you do need to account for those missing transactions. Exchanges are only required to report transactions from certain years forward, but that doesn't exempt you from reporting everything. For transactions not on your 1099, you'll need to go back through your exchange history and download those transaction records. Some exchanges let you export your complete history as a CSV file, which can be really helpful. Then you'd need to calculate your gains/losses for those transactions or use one of the crypto tax services people have mentioned to help with that.
Aria Park
Just to add some practical reality here... I've been trading crypto since 2017 and I've never listed out thousands of individual transactions. I keep detailed records of everything, but then summarize by exchange on my 8949 form. My tax guy says this is fine as long as my summary numbers are accurate and I can provide transaction details if ever requested. There's a big difference between "having complete records available" and "listing every single transaction on your tax forms" - the former is definitely required, the latter is impractical for active traders.
Noah Ali
ā¢This matches what my CPA told me. He said the IRS doesn't expect Form 8949 to list thousands of trades, but rather to have reasonable summaries with backup documentation. He has clients who are day traders with stocks who do the same thing.
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Zoe Stavros
I tried claiming a similar situation with my college roommate who I was supporting and got audited. The big thing the IRS looked at was whether I had an actual "landlord-tenant relationship" or a genuine "household member" situation. Since we had separate leases (even though I paid both), the IRS ruled it wasn't eligible. For your situation, make sure: 1. You have a single lease with both names 2. Keep receipts for ALL expenses you pay for them 3. Get documentation from their school showing they're enrolled full-time 4. Have them sign Form 8332 if possible
Nia Harris
ā¢Thank you for this advice! We actually have a single lease with both our names on it, and I pay the full amount. I'll start keeping better records of all the expenses. For Form 8332, isn't that for claiming children? Would that apply to a non-related roommate situation?
Zoe Stavros
ā¢You're right about Form 8332 - my mistake! That's specifically for releasing a child's exemption between parents. For your situation, you don't need that form. What you DO need is excellent documentation showing you provided more than half of your roommate's total support. Keep receipts for rent, utilities, groceries, tuition payments, everything. The IRS is especially suspicious of non-relative dependent claims, so documentation is crucial. Also, make sure your roommate doesn't file their own return claiming themselves, and that their parents aren't claiming them if they're still technically dependent on them in some way.
Jamal Harris
Has anyone looked into whether the money exchange between families in the foreign country could be seen as income to the roommate? Like if the IRS views it as the roommate providing a "money transfer service" for a fee (the free housing), couldn't that be considered income to the roommate, making them ineligible as a dependent?
GalaxyGazer
ā¢That's actually a really good point that I hadn't considered. If the IRS were to view this arrangement as the roommate receiving compensation in exchange for facilitating money transfers to OP's family, they could potentially classify this as a form of barter income. Bartering for services is taxable even when no cash changes hands.
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Freya Larsen
Anybody know why there's such a big gap between when they "process" your return and when they actually send the money? Seems like once they approve it they could just send the refund immediately. Mine was processed on 2/9 but refund date shows 2/21...that's ridiculous.
They do this on purpose to earn interest on holding your money. My brother works for Treasury (not IRS) and says it's all about float time on billions of dollars.
Omar Zaki
Pro tip: If you have the 846 code on your transcript with a specific date, that's your ACTUAL refund date. That's the date they send the payment to your bank. Then it usually takes 1-2 business days for your bank to post it. But the IRS doesn't always hit that exact date - sometimes it comes a day or two early. The processing date is different from the refund issued date.
Chloe Taylor
ā¢I see a code 570 on mine. What does that mean? My tax guy says everything is fine but it's been 5 weeks...
Natalie Chen
One thing to consider - some states have different rules about this credit than federal. I'm in Georgia and they required more specific documentation than the IRS did. Make sure you check your state requirements too if you're claiming on both returns.
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Santiago Martinez
ā¢This is a really good point! In Texas they wanted an actual signed affidavit from the doctor instead of just a letter, and my friend almost got her state return rejected because of this difference.
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Samantha Johnson
I'd be careful with this. A friend claimed this credit and got audited. Even with doctor's documentation, the IRS agent was super picky about the exact wording. They wanted documentation specifically stating "detectable heartbeat present before December 31" not just "approximately 6 weeks pregnant by Dec 31." Slight wording differences caused her huge headaches.
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