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I usually don't file taxes I'm on SSI but how can I still get the child tax credit I have a daughter that is 9 years old?

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April 15, 2024
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You cannot get the child tax credit if you have no earned income. That was a special thing for 2020 and 2021. Now, you need at least $2,500 in earned income to get the credit.

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Sorry--- you cannot get the refundable additional child tax credit if you had no income from working. There was only one tax year---2021-- when you could get that credit even if you did not work. The tax laws changed for 2022 and 2023.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900923-what-is-the-child-tax-credit

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/taxation/additional-child-tax-credit/L6xFeMFEf_US_en_US?uid=lqnuygah

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/does-my-childdependent-qualify-for-the-child-tax-credit-or-the-credit-for-other-dependents

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