A single father on ssdi can not get the child an independent care credit? He turned 17 oct. 31 2025. An I can't get the child tax credit.

nitwit61 · ‎February 14, 2026

Can the father of an 17 year old autistic child get the child an independent care credit?

xmasbaby0

Sorry. No. In order to get the childcare credit or child tax credit you must have income earned from working. If his only income is Social Security he does not have to file a tax return.

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xmasbaby0

Sorry. No. In order to get the childcare credit or child tax credit you must have income earned from working. If his only income is Social Security he does not have to file a tax return.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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A single father on ssdi can not get the child an independent care credit? He turned 17 oct. 31 2025. An I can't get the child tax credit.