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I can't understand why after doing taxes and claiming head of household and 3 children why my refund amount is only about $150.00.It doesn't seem right

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March 6, 2020
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Employee

How much earned income did you report?

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nrepsher78Author

I haven’t worked in over 10 years.No claimable income ( only SSI for 2 children and child support)I only work 10 hours a week because special needs children.$320.00 is the amount.I just assumed possibly the children’s father or grandmother tried to claim them.Or did the amount not make me eligible..I don’t get it..

Rainman12

Employee

A $320 refund is correct if you're filing HOH with two children and had around $800 in W-2 income. To get a higher refund, you need more earned income.

Rainman12

Employee

1) How much Earned income did you have (W-2 wages and/or net self-employment)?

2) How are you related to the children claimed? Did they live with you most of the year?

3) What was your AGI?

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nrepsher78Author

We have joint custody but I’m primary custodial parent.The children’s address is listed under mine.Dad only has kids every other weekend.He did try to claim them over 7 years ago and got penalized for it..