I was a full time student in 2020 and did not earn any income. Do I still have to file?

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If you had no income at all, and you did not receive Advance Premium Tax Credit for health insurance from the Marketplace (Obamacare), then you do not have to file a tax return.

If you are a student, over age 23, and are not claimed as a dependent by someone else (e.g. your parent) you may be eligible for the up to $1000 refundable American Opportunity (tuition) Credit. That credit is not dependent on having either kids or earned income. You must be at least a half time undergraduate student. There's even a loop hole available to claim the credit, if you are on scholarship.