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  • Jan 25, 2008, 11:54 AM
    adr22367
    Child Tax Credit
    I only receive social security disability along with a 1099. Can I file taxes to get the child tax credit?
  • Jan 25, 2008, 12:09 PM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    How much was listed in the Form 1099?
  • Jan 27, 2008, 09:04 AM
    MukatA
    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.
  • Jan 27, 2008, 09:08 AM
    s_cianci
    If you are supporting one or more minor children who are your legal dependents, yes.
  • Jan 27, 2008, 09:13 AM
    adr22367
    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.
  • Jan 27, 2008, 09:36 AM
    MukatA
    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.
  • Jan 28, 2008, 09:54 AM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    Is the 1099 a Form 1099-R, 1009-MISC or perhaps 1099-SSA?

    We NEED to know this to provide proper guidance.

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