Tax filing

[Lynnscott491]

I currently have unearned income through the VA. I had a son in February 2022. 

I do not receive any support and neither of us our anyone else's dependents. 

Do I Qualify to file a tax return and if so please advise.

[HiCPA]

Hi @Lynnscott491 ,

Congrats on the birth of your son!

Though disability benefits you receive from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are not Federally taxable, I recommend that you file a tax return for tax year 2022 to see if your son qualifies as a dependent.  Good news is that if your son qualifies, you could receive a Child Tax Credit (currently 2K for 2022) and may qualify for other credits.  More information on rules for claiming a dependent on your tax return can be found here: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/rules-for-claiming-a-dependent-on-your-tax-return/L8LODb...

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