Is it possible to get a Refund with no taxable income?

alaskaaccess05 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:57:38 GMT

I am a recent widower who left work to care for my kids. Income in 2016 was solely from life insurance and social security. Lots of the usual deductions but no W-2's

Not likely- not from the IRS. You need earned income or (...

ChristinaS — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:57:40 GMT

Not likely- not from the IRS. You need earned income or (possibly) to have a child (or yourself) as an undergraduate in college to get a refund without a tax liability. Some states have refundable credits based on paying rent or being disabled, but I'm guessing you're in Alaska?

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Is it possible to get a Refund with no taxable income?

Not likely- not from the IRS. You need earned income or (...