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jenniepepsi
Jan 4, 2011, 08:40 AM
So I was planning on NOT filing taxes, as I didn't work, other than odd babysitting jobs which I have no proof of anyway.

But my roommate says that even if I didn't work I still qualify for the child tax credit and other such low income, single mother credits and such.

But when I tried on turbo tax, it says I don't qualify for it.

So now I'm confused. Do I or do I not?

joypulv
Jan 4, 2011, 09:50 AM
I believe that you are referring to the Earned Income Credit, which does require that you have some earned income.

jenniepepsi
Jan 4, 2011, 09:53 AM
OK so if I didn't make any income, no return right?

joypulv
Jan 4, 2011, 10:51 AM
There's unearned and earned income. If you get unearned income from gov't benefits, you don't have to file (unless you made over a certain amount, which is is unlikely in your case).
Next year consider a part time job, because it's possible get back more than was withheld.

jenniepepsi
Jan 4, 2011, 01:27 PM
I've been looking for a job since I got out of school in October. I'm even in a job program through the state. Still nothing :( grr. Lol. But I'm still trying

AtlantaTaxExpert
Jan 5, 2011, 03:27 PM
HOW MUCH did you earn baby sitting? If it was over $600 for 2010, you can file Schedule C and possibly qualify for the Earned Income Credit.

jenniepepsi
Jan 5, 2011, 06:35 PM
No not even close lol. More like, 100 all together maybe?

AtlantaTaxExpert
Jan 14, 2011, 12:27 PM
Then you are correct; you do NOT qualify.

Maybe next year!