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Why I didn't get any Child Tax Credit? I didn't work for 2016 so I have no W2. Would I steal get Child Tax Credit?

 
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bwa
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Why I didn't get any Child Tax Credit? I didn't work for 2016 so I have no W2. Would I steal get Child Tax Credit?

The child tax credit is not a refundable credit.  It can reduce your tax liability if you have one, but won't create a refund.  If you owe no tax, there is no benefit to the child tax credit.

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bwa
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Why I didn't get any Child Tax Credit? I didn't work for 2016 so I have no W2. Would I steal get Child Tax Credit?

The child tax credit is not a refundable credit.  It can reduce your tax liability if you have one, but won't create a refund.  If you owe no tax, there is no benefit to the child tax credit.

Why I didn't get any Child Tax Credit? I didn't work for 2016 so I have no W2. Would I steal get Child Tax Credit?

The Child Tax Credit (CTC) was designed to help working families offset the cost of raising children  You did not work.

Why I didn't get any Child Tax Credit? I didn't work for 2016 so I have no W2. Would I steal get Child Tax Credit?

The Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), a refundable credit,  requires you to have at least $3000 in earned income to qualify. 

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