Question: how much earned income do i need to get child tax credit?
Answer: You need to have earned at least $2,500 to qualify for the CTC. Then it phases out for income above $200,000 for single filers and $400,000 for joint filers. The most you can get is a partial credit if your earned income is above that threshold. As a reminder, tax credits directly reduce the amount you owe the IRS.