Yes, you'll need to file a tax return to receive the balance of your child tax credit.
The IRS has issued guidance for electronically filing $0 dollar returns.
In addition to all other information required to be entered on Form 1040, a zero AGI filer must enter the following:
- $1 as taxable interest on line 2b;
- $1 as total income on line 9; and
- $1 as AGI on line 11
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