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justmeess
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I've made under 4000 and I have two dependents should I file? And will I get any thing back?

 
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Texas Roger
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I've made under 4000 and I have two dependents should I file? And will I get any thing back?

If your income was from working (earned income) and cannot be claimed by someone else, you should file a tax return. If you had at least $3000 of earned income, you would qualify for some additional child tax credit for any dependents under the age of 17. You would also qualify for earned income credit.

If you live with someone else such as a parent and you and your children meet the tests to be claimed by them, then the total household might get a bigger tax refund for the two families in total by allowing your parent to claim you and your children. 

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SweetieJean
Level 15

I've made under 4000 and I have two dependents should I file? And will I get any thing back?

Any other income of any type? Do you live with another adult?
Texas Roger
Level 15

I've made under 4000 and I have two dependents should I file? And will I get any thing back?

If your income was from working (earned income) and cannot be claimed by someone else, you should file a tax return. If you had at least $3000 of earned income, you would qualify for some additional child tax credit for any dependents under the age of 17. You would also qualify for earned income credit.

If you live with someone else such as a parent and you and your children meet the tests to be claimed by them, then the total household might get a bigger tax refund for the two families in total by allowing your parent to claim you and your children. 

justmeess
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I've made under 4000 and I have two dependents should I file? And will I get any thing back?

I'm head of my house hold so I should be fine ?
Texas Roger
Level 15

I've made under 4000 and I have two dependents should I file? And will I get any thing back?

You can file a tax return, claim your children, and be eligible for the credits described in my answer above. The credits will be small with only less than $4000 of earned income.

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