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Only made $11k with 5 dependents - Can I even file taxes? Need help!

I only made around $11k last year before having to stop working due to illness. I have 5 dependents and im not sure if i can even file with such low income. Really need advice on this since im struggling to make ends meet and hoping for some kind of refund.

Jackie Martinez

Yes you absolutely can and should file! With 5 dependents youll likely qualify for earned income credit and child tax credits. These are refundable credits meaning you can get them even with low income. You might be looking at a decent refund actually.

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Monique Byrd

omg really? 😭 i was so worried. do you know roughly how much i might get back?

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Jackie Martinez

It could be several thousand depending on your kids ages and other factors. I'd recommend using taxr.ai to get a more exact estimate!

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Lia Quinn

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Haley Stokes

Is this legit? Sounds too good to be true 🤔

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Lia Quinn

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Asher Levin

Sounds interesting. How exactly does it work? Does it just read your transcript or does it do more?

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Asher Levin

Nvm just tried it myself - THIS IS AMAZING! 🙌 It showed me exactly why my refund was delayed and what I needed to fix. Everyone needs to use this fr

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Serene Snow

im in the same boat! single mom with 3 kids made about 15k last year. definitely file - i got back over 8k last year with all the credits

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Issac Nightingale

Make sure you have all your kids social security numbers and documentation ready when you file. The IRS has been extra strict about verifying dependents lately.

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Monique Byrd

yep got all that ready! just wasnt sure if i could file with such low income

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Romeo Barrett

have you looked into disability? if ur unable to work due to illness you might qualify for that too

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Monique Byrd

trying to figure that out rn actually. its such a headache 😩

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Marina Hendrix

bruh the system is actually designed for situations like yours. low income + dependents = refundable credits. ur good fam 💯

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