how much earned income do you need for child credit
Qualifying for the additional child tax credit has the same qualifying and income guidelines. The additional child tax credit is equal to the lesser of the unallowed child tax credit or 15% of your earned income that is more than $3,000. If you did not have earned income of more than $3,000 you may then qualify to claim the additional child tax credit up to the amount of Social Security taxes paid during t he tax year.