@patsybarr70 - unlike 2021, you must have a tax liability (line 18 of Form 1040) or earned income that exceeds $2500 to be eligible for CTC.
here are the rules:
•Child Tax Credit - $2,000 per child, limited by tax liability on line 18 of Form 1040
PLUS
• Additional child tax credit” - lower of
a) $1,500 per child
b) 15% of earned income over $2,500
c) $2,000 per child less non-refundable credit
so your maximum tax credit is $6,000, but if you do not earn at least $2500, the tax credit is zero.... that is same way it worked prior to 2021.
