Deductions & credits

No.   You are not eligible for the refundable child-related credits like earned income credit or the additional child tax credit if you do not have income from working.   You can get a refund of tax withheld from your SS, but you will not receive any additional refund based on having a dependent child unless you also have some income from working.

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