Although you may not be required to file because you had no income, there are instances where you should file because you might be entitled to a Refundable Credit that could give you a refund even when you do not owe any tax.
While most refundable credits, require you to have earned income ( income from working or self-employment), the Child Tax Credit is fully refundable. In other words, you do not need any income or need to owe any tax in 2021 to receive the full amount of the Child Tax Credit for which you are eligible. For more information on this topic, see Child Tax Credit.
For a list of refundable credits and their criteria, see 4 refundable tax credits that could help you get a refund .
Do You Have to File an Income Tax Return?
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