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posted Jul 29, 2019 12:59:00 PM

Im an IHSS provider for my sister that lives with me, does this mean i cannot get child tax credit (CTC) for my 6 year old son?

Im an IHSS provider for my sister that lives with me, does this mean i cannot get child tax credit (CTC) for my 6 year old son?

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Level 15
Jul 29, 2019 1:22:51 PM

Since the income is not taxable it will not qualify you for any earned income or child tax credits.

Either you have taxable income and get the credits OR pay no taxes and get no credits ... you cannot have your cake and eat it too.