Having a Baby? Here Are Helpful Tax Tips!

Congratulations on your soon to be dependent!  Regardless of when your child’s birthday is, your child is considered to be your dependent for the whole year in which he or she is born or adopted.  Your new addition is bound to cost you a bundle over the years, but here are some tips for maximizing the tax savings available to you as a parent.  Make sure you file for your child’s Social Security Number immediately after their arrival!