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Child Tax Credit

Calypsographx — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:53:17 GMT

Will I qualify for the 2022 Child Tax Credit if I just have SSI disability unearned income?

Do I need a minimum earned income for 2022 CTC?

How much could I expect to revive with one 4-year-old child?

Re: Child Tax Credit

pmurphy3 — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:31:48 GMT

The Child Tax Credit and the Additional Child Tax Credit are meant to help working parents with low to moderate incomes. For that reason, families must have a minimum of $2,500 of earned income to claim the ACTC. Earned income can come from salaries and wages, self-employment, and some disability payments.

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Re: Child Tax Credit

JBedford — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:40:09 GMT

Hi, @Calypsographx , thanks for the question!

Yes, you can get the Child Tax Credit even if you only have unearned income. You may receive a credit of up to $2,000. However, it is a "non-refundable" credit, meaning that it can only reduce your tax liability to zero. In other words, you won't get a refund for any credit amount above that.

Helpful links:

TurboTax article on the Child Tax Credit

Does My Child/Dependent Qualify for the Child Tax Credit or the Credit for Other Dependents?

Hope this helps!