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Can I get earned income tax credit if I don’t work?

Can I claim the child credit tax if I don’t claim my child?

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KatrinaB
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Can I get earned income tax credit if I don’t work?

If you have no earned income then you won't qualify for the earned income credit. Please view the qualifications for claiming the earned income credit below.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3299933

The child tax credit is a credit that is only allowed to be claimed by a person who claims a dependent. Please view the qualifications for claiming the child tax credit below.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301702

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