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adr22367
Jan 25, 2008, 10:54 AM
I only receive social security disability along with a 1099. Can I file taxes to get the child tax credit?
AtlantaTaxExpert
Jan 25, 2008, 11:09 AM
How much was listed in the Form 1099??
MukatA
Jan 27, 2008, 08:04 AM
Child Tax Credit is not a refundable credit. Child Tax Credit will only refund your tax.
If you only have SSD income, you won't have any tax.
s_cianci
Jan 27, 2008, 08:08 AM
If you are supporting one or more minor children who are your legal dependents, yes.
adr22367
Jan 27, 2008, 08:13 AM
I do have one minor child, but no earned income. The only income I receive is child support and social security disability. I think to file taxes one does need an earned income.
MukatA
Jan 27, 2008, 08:36 AM
No it is not necessary that you file only if you have earned income.

A part of SSD income can be taxable.
"If half of SSD income plus other income exceeds the base amount, then up to 85% of SSD income can be taxable." The base amount is around $26,000 for single and $33,000 for married filing jointly.
AtlantaTaxExpert
Jan 28, 2008, 08:54 AM
Is the 1099 a Form 1099-R, 1009-MISC or perhaps 1099-SSA?

We NEED to know this to provide proper guidance.