Whether your child was born alive depends on state or local law. There must be proof of a live birth shown by an official document, such as a birth certificate. If the child died before they were issued a social security number (SSN), enter "DIED" in the Social Security Number field (see Dependents - Entering Information in Program for steps on accessing the dependent screens).
To indicate that the dependent is deceased, and to enter the date of death, follow the steps below.
Online
Dashboards
From within your TaxAct return, click Resources.
On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection.
On the Resources Dashboard, click Federal Search.
Expand the Basic Information topic and select Dependent(s) deceased.
Beside the dependent’s demographic information, click Edit.
Enter the Date of death and click Continue.
Click Continue again to proceed.
Classic Navigation
From within your TaxAct return, click Federal.
On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection.
Click the Basic Information drop-down, then click Dependents Deceased
Beside the dependent’s demographic information, click Edit
Enter the Date of death and click Continue.
Click Continue again to proceed.
Desktop
From within your TaxAct return, click Federal.
Expand the Basic Information drop-down, then click Dependent(s) Deceased
Beside the dependent’s demographic information, click Review
Enter the Date of death and click Continue.
Click Continue again to proceed.
If you e-file your return, you will need to attach a PDF of the birth certificate, death certificate, or hospital records for documentation. If you need help with attachments, go to our Including Attachments with Return FAQ. If you choose to mail your return to the IRS, you can include printed records when you mail it.
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