No, you don't qualify for the Child Tax Credit without any income. To be eligible for the CTC, you must have at least $2,500 of income from working. The credit is calculated based on the amount you earned above $2,500. Your modified adjusted gross income has to be under $400,000 for Married Filing Jointly or Qualified Widower and $200,000 for all other filing statuses.
In addition to the requirements listed above, you child must meet the following eligibility requirements to qualify for the Child Tax Credit.
- Be under 17 by 12/31/2023
- Be related to you (child, stepchild, foster or adopted child, sibling, or descendant of any of them)
- Have a Social Security Number
- Lived with you for more than half of the year
- Didn't provide for more than half of their expenses
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. resident alien.
For more information, refer to the TurboTax Help articles: 2023 and 2024 Child Tax Credit: Top 7 Requirements, What is the Child Tax Credit?, and What is the Additional Child Tax Credit?
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