Yes, if your child was born alive during the year and the tests for claiming your child as a dependent are met, you may claim her as a dependent. You may also be entitled to claim:

• The child tax credit (CTC) and/or additional child tax credit (ACTC)
• Head of household filing status
• The earned income credit (EIC)

For information about taxpayer identification number requirements, see the Instructions for Schedule 8812 (Form 1040) or My daughter was born at the end of the year. We're still waiting for a Social Security number. May I file my return now and provide her Social Security number later?

Refer to Publication 501, Dependents, Standard Deduction and Filing Information for more information.