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Level 1
June 3, 2019
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If I had no documented income other than welfare benefits but I have a 5yr old dependant..can I claim head of household and expect any amount of a return/credit?

  • June 3, 2019
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Level 15
June 3, 2019

Sorry, but no, you cannot.  If you have no income earned from working you are not eligible for any of the child-related credits like child tax credit or earned income credit.    Without income that you paid taxes on, there is nothing from which to give you a refund.

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