Taxes Q & A- My child was stillborn. He died

My child was stillborn. He died right before he was delivered. Can I claim my child?

You cannot claim a dependency exemption for a stillborn child. Please refer to Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information, for more information.

References:

Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information
Tax Topic 354, Dependents

Source: www.irs.gov

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