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Can I add my dependants return to my return?

Each return is separate. 

Can I add my dependants return to my return?

MY DEPENDENT HAD A JOB

 

If your dependent has a W-2 for his after-school job, summer job, etc. you do not include the information on your own return. You can still claim your child as a dependent on your own return.  He/she can file his own return for a refund of some of his withheld wages (he won’t get back anything for Social Security or Medicare), but MUST indicate on it that he can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return.  (Supervise this closely or prepare it for him!)

 

If your dependent’s earnings were over $400 and were reported on a 1099Misc or 1099NEC then he must file a return and pay self-employment tax for Social Security and Medicare.

 

 

You might also want to use free software from the IRS Free File versions:

https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/

 

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
AnnetteB6
Employee Tax Expert

Can I add my dependants return to my return?

There are certain cases where it is appropriate for you to include your dependent's income as part of your return instead of filing a separate return.  In general, if your dependent did not have any earned income (such as wages reported on a W-2) and only needs to report unearned income (such as dividends and interest), then you may be able to include that income as part of your return.

 

Take a look at the following TurboTax help article for more details and restrictions that must be met to do this:

 

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