In 2022, I reported around the same, $5000 earned on my schedule C but di not qualify for the credits. The only thing I did different was in 2023, I made a $300 payment, then I qualified for the credits. I think I will do the same this year, just to be sure I receive the credits again. Thank you for answering my main question, which was if I can get a bigger credit by paying a larger tax payment.
