You must have earned income of at least $2,500 to be eligible for the child tax credit.
The IRS defines earned income as:
- Taxable income you earned as an employee, such as wages, salaries, commissions, and tips
- Profits from operating your business or farm
- Long-term disability pay, if received before the minimum retirement age
- Union strike benefits
Workers' comp, unemployment, and pensions don't count as earned income.
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