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posted Mar 15, 2023 8:04:59 AM

Do un-employeed from an accident no more workers comp since 2021. Since November of 2022 I started to receive child support, father is claiming the child Should I file?

Do I need to file because I receive child support?

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Level 15
Mar 15, 2023 8:07:01 AM

Child support received is not entered on a tax return.

If you have no other type of income received in 2022 then there is no need to file a 2022 tax return.

Level 15
Mar 15, 2023 8:07:27 AM

Child support is not taxable income; you do not enter child support on a tax return.  And....unless you have any sort of income received from working, you will not be eligible for child-related refundable credits like the child tax credit or earned income credit.

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Level 15
Mar 15, 2023 8:07:01 AM

Child support received is not entered on a tax return.

If you have no other type of income received in 2022 then there is no need to file a 2022 tax return.

Level 15
Mar 15, 2023 8:07:27 AM

Child support is not taxable income; you do not enter child support on a tax return.  And....unless you have any sort of income received from working, you will not be eligible for child-related refundable credits like the child tax credit or earned income credit.