Marriage, Divorce & Family

“Which tax credits can I claim with my new baby?”

Life eventQuick Question · 30 min · $95

A new baby can change a tax return in several ways, and the credits that may apply often depend on the child’s age, relationship to the taxpayer, and whether the child has a valid Social Security number. In many cases, families also look at the child tax credit, the credit for other dependents, and related benefits tied to dependent care or household filing status. The final result can vary based on income, custody arrangements, and who claims the child in a shared-family situation, so the details of the household and prior-year filings often matter. A short conversation with a CPA can sort out what applies to your specific numbers.

In your 30-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:

  • Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
  • Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
  • Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
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This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.

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