Can you file taxes if you don't work, but take care of your child who receives ssi?

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Can you file taxes if you don't work, but take care of your child who receives ssi?

If you did not have any earned income from working, then filing a tax return does not benefit you. You cannot get the Child Tax Credit, Additional Child Tax Credit or Earned Income Credit unless you worked and earned income.

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