If I didn't work at all this year can I still file income tax for child credit ?

karmabonnieclyde · ‎March 21, 2020

KathrynG3 · ‎March 21, 2020

Probably not. The bulk of the child tax credit is based on earned income.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎March 21, 2020

No. The child-related credits are based on receiving income earned from working. If you did not work, you cannot get earned income credit, child tax credit or the childcare credit. Sorry.

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If I didn't work at all this year can I still file income tax for child credit ?