I usually don't file taxes I'm on SSI but how can I still get the child tax credit I have a daughter that is 9 years old?

[Vanessa A]

You cannot get the child tax credit if you have no earned income.  That was a special thing for 2020 and 2021.  Now, you need at least $2,500 in earned income to get the credit. 

[xmasbaby0]

Sorry--- you cannot get the refundable additional child tax credit if you had no income from working.  There was only one tax year---2021-- when you could get that credit even if you did not work.  The tax laws changed for 2022 and 2023.  

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900923-what-is-the-child-tax-credit

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/taxation/additional-child-tax-credit/L6x...

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/does-my-childdependent-qualify-for-the-child-tax-credit-or-the-credit-f...