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January 31, 2025
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Can I file taxes if I did not work last year but received child support?

  • January 31, 2025
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I do not have a W2 or a 1099 or anything that pulled taxes. I did not work
    Best answer by xmasbaby0

    No.  If you had no income, you have nothing to enter on an income tax return.  Child support is not entered on a tax return.   All of the refundable child-related credits are based on having income from working, so you cannot receive a refund.

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    xmasbaby0Answer
    Employee
    January 31, 2025

    No.  If you had no income, you have nothing to enter on an income tax return.  Child support is not entered on a tax return.   All of the refundable child-related credits are based on having income from working, so you cannot receive a refund.

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    DoninGA
    Employee
    January 31, 2025

    Child support is not reported on a tax return.

    If you did not receive any taxable income of any kind in 2024, there is reason for you to file a 2024 tax return.