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I qualify for the child tax credit because I meet all requirements, so why is it saying I dont qualify?

 
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I qualify for the child tax credit because I meet all requirements, so why is it saying I dont qualify?

Yes...any part of the refundable tax credit requires at least 2500 of earned income..even then it's pitifully small at that starting point and phases in slowly between 2500, and ~11800 of "earned"income.

____________*Answers are correct to the best of my knowledge when posted, but should not be considered to be legal or official tax advice.*

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I qualify for the child tax credit because I meet all requirements, so why is it saying I dont qualify?

earned income for 2018 was $2300 only is that why?

I qualify for the child tax credit because I meet all requirements, so why is it saying I dont qualify?

Yes...any part of the refundable tax credit requires at least 2500 of earned income..even then it's pitifully small at that starting point and phases in slowly between 2500, and ~11800 of "earned"income.

____________*Answers are correct to the best of my knowledge when posted, but should not be considered to be legal or official tax advice.*
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