MargaretL
Expert Alumni

Deductions & credits

It will not benefit you to file unless you are a student and are claiming education expenses.  If you have no income, you are not required to file, as there is zero tax. Also, there is no refund coming, regardless if you claim a child or not.  

Note: The only time you can file with no income is to claim education credit caled American Opportunity Credit if you otherwise qualify.