Do you get paid for having any dependent

[wterrell17]

Will I get paid for my dependent I claimed

[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.

Only a "Qualifying Child" dependent gets your  refundable credits. Standard dependents only result in a $4050 deduction ("exemption") from your income before tax is calculated