Can I get a tax refund if my only income is Social Security?

Can I get a tax refund if my only income is Social Security?

Generally, if Social Security benefits were your only income, your benefits are not taxable and you probably do not need to file a federal income tax return.

Can you get Child Tax Credit if you have no income?

A10. No. You do not need income to be eligible for the Child Tax Credit if your main home is in the United States for more than half the year. If you do not have income, and do not meet the main home requirement, you will not be able to benefit from the Child Tax Credit because the credit will not be refundable. Jan 31, 2022

Can I claim my wife without a Social Security number?

If your spouse is not eligible for a Social Security number, he or she will need to apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) from the IRS. If your spouse is a nonresident alien, you can treat your spouse as a resident alien for tax purposes. Oct 16, 2021