Can I file taxes with little to no earned income and claim my two sons who live with me as dependents?

[boymommy123]

My soon to be ex husband are seperated since July, I have no earned income for the year 2016, I received $600 cash for child support which is documented and on record but other than that I only receive TANIF grant which I know does not count as earned income. Can I file taxes and claim my two sons who live with me as dependents?

[Carl]

No. need. The child support you received is not taxable or reportable either. So it would appear you have no taxable income to report for 2016.