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Level 1
March 13, 2021
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Taxes and disability and earned income

  • March 13, 2021
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I am a single mom who receives ssdi for myself and my 5 year old daughter gets a check for being my daughter. I also receive $15 week from my parents for cleaning their house. This "self employment" is the reason I get Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities. I pay $56/month for that. My question is does any of this make me eligible to receive the child tax credit or earned income tax credit?

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MaryM428
Level 11
March 16, 2021

Your only earned income is the $15 a week.  To qualify for the child tax credit you need $2,500 or more of earned income.  But the $15 a week from your parents and your 5-year old daughter can make you eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit.

 


Earned Income Credit