Why don't get any money back for my children

[jerry2000 · Accepted solution]

There is no amount that you "get back" for claiming a dependent.You get dependent exemptions and you may get child tax credit but all those do is reduce your tax, they are not an amount that you get back.

[Hal_Al]

The money you hear about people getting for just filing a tax return claiming kids requires you to  have some earned income (wages or self employment). Without earned income, you are not eligible for the "refundable" Earned Income Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit.