https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/can-i-file-my-taxes-if-i-haven-t-had-a-job-but-have-dependents/01/3166630#M1163457 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:28:39 GMT trandolph2901 2026-02-11T04:28:39Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/can-i-file-my-taxes-if-i-haven-t-had-a-job-but-have-dependents/01/3166630#M1163457 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:28:39 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/can-i-file-my-taxes-if-i-haven-t-had-a-job-but-have-dependents/01/3166630#M1163457 trandolph2901 2026-02-11T04:28:39Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-can-i-file-my-taxes-if-i-haven-t-had-a-job-but-have-dependents/01/3166634#M1163458 <P>For tax year 2023 you must have at least $2,500 of earned income from work to be eligible for the Child Tax Credit and the other credits that require earned income.</P> <P>If you have no income of any kind to report on the 2023 tax return then there is no reason for you to file a return, with or without having dependents.</P> Mon, 05 Feb 2024 02:42:14 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-can-i-file-my-taxes-if-i-haven-t-had-a-job-but-have-dependents/01/3166634#M1163458 DoninGA 2024-02-05T02:42:14Z