Why do I not qualify for the child tax credit? I haven’t had W2 in 3 years but always got the credit did something change? Can I file the credit separate?

lynetteg1987 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:57:16 GMT

Re: Why do I not qualify for the child tax credit? I haven’t had W2 in 3 years but always got the...

MonikaK1 — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:40:51 GMT

For tax year 2022, if you don't have any tax against which to use the Child Tax Credit, you would need to have some earned income. The credit is calculated by taking 15% of your earned income above $2,500. You get to claim the lesser of this calculated amount or your unused Child Tax Credit amount, up to the 2022 maximum of $1,500 per qualifying child.

The credit can only be claimed on your tax return.

See this article for more information from TurboTax on this topic.

See here for more information from the IRS.

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Why do I not qualify for the child tax credit? I haven’t had W2 in 3 years but always got the credit did something change? Can I file the credit separate?

Re: Why do I not qualify for the child tax credit? I haven’t had W2 in 3 years but always got the...