BillM223
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Deductions & credits

OK, are you filing married joint? Did you both have earned income? If not, then the one without earned income has to indicate that he/she was either (1) disabled or (2) a full-time student all year.

 

If you don't answer this right, then the interview abruptly stops, because you don't qualify for the Child Tax Credit.

 

So do both of you have earned income? Was the person without earned income disabled or a full-time student?

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