Child tax credit

[Captanbruzerbean]

Is child tax credit separate from earned income credit and if so what is the difference

[VolvoGirl]

Yes they are separate things.  You can get both the Child Tax Credit and the EIC

Child Tax Credit FAQ

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/what-is-the-child-tax-credit/00/25961

EIC qualifications

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/what-are-the-qualifications-for-the-ea...

You can get the EIC without having a child.