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Bspitz0262
July 31, 2024
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Married filing jointly

  • July 31, 2024
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If I get married this year.  Can I file jointly with my employed husband, and still get the child tax credits?  I am not employed.  Also is there a time frame for which we would have to be married to do so?

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evelynm
evelynm
July 31, 2024

Congratulations - you need to be married by the last day of the year to file jointly and yes you will be eligible to get the Child Tax Credit (the amount will be reduced if your adjusted gross income exceeds $400,000 for married filing jointly).

 

Further details:   2024 Child Tax Credit 

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    Bspitz0262Author
    July 31, 2024

    Will I need an income in order to file with him and us still get the credit?  Thank you!!

    VolvoGirl
    VolvoGirl
    Employee
    July 31, 2024

    No you don’t need income.  Only 1 of you to get the Child Tax Credit.  You would both need income to get the Child Care Credit.  

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