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[Pugglelover]

Are we required to file a tax return the only income is cash assistance?

Since cash assistance is the only income can we qualify for EIC and Child Tax Credits? 

[xmasbaby0]

No you do not enter public assistance on a tax return.  And no, it would not qualify you for earned income credit or the child tax credit.  Those credits are based on having income from working.   You need income from a W-2 or self-employment income.

[Pugglelover]

The should I file taxes? On the IRS.gov site says I should file because a refund will be generated.  Is this true to your knowledge?  Should a return be filed if cash assistance is the only income and you have 2 kids?

[DoninGA]

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@Pugglelover wrote:

The should I file taxes? On the IRS.gov site says I should file because a refund will be generated.  Is this true to your knowledge?  Should a return be filed if cash assistance is the only income and you have 2 kids?

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If the only income you received was from State Aid, that is not entered on a tax return.  So there is no need for you to file a return, with or without dependents.