View full size image. How long a healthy pregnancy lasts can vary by as much as five weeks, even when doctors precisely determined the date of conception, a new study suggests.
Exemptions for dependents. You can usually claim an exemption for each of your dependents. A dependent is either your child or a relative who meets a set of tests. You can't claim your spouse as a dependent. You must list the Social Security number of each dependent you claim on your tax return.
However, you may be eligible to claim a Dependent Exemption Credit for the child if the child meets all the requirements. See FTB Pub. 1540, California Head of Household Filing Status, for more information on claiming a Dependent Exemption Credit.