if i get ssdi can i file taxes if i have a child?

Question

me and hubby are both disabled but had a baby boy this years can we file for him?

Answer 1

You'd get no benefit from filing. If you don't owe any tax and don't have earned income, which SSDI is not, then you wouldn't get anything back by filing. The Earned Income Credit is just that - based on earned income, and you aren't eligible

Answer 2

If your income is only from SSDI, then the good news is that none of it is subject to tax. Unfortunately, there is no tax credit available for you based on SSDI.

If you have any other income from wages, then be sure to file because you may get Earned Income Credit if your earned income qualifies you.

Answer 3

If SSDI is your only income there is no need to file and no benefit for doing so. Your taxable income is already $0 and so is your tax liability.

The only refundable credits available are based upon your earned income (EIC) or taxable income (Additional Child Tax Credit) and since your earned income and taxable income are both $0 you are not eligible for either.

Answer 4

If you have no earned income, you don't file taxes. If you are thinking of claiming the Earned Income Credit for the child, that applies only to those who work and earn income. SSDI doesn't count in that regard.

Answer 5

Did he make any money? Why would you need to file for him?

I am thinking here you mean like so you can get EIC right? If that's the case then no because EIC is Earn Income Credit. You have to earn the money in order to get the credit. SS-DI isn't earned income. but think of it this way you have no tax liability to worry about.

Answer 6

No, but you can collect child benifits under you or your husband, depending on who collects more