Can you assist? I'm a dependent less, than 18. I made approximately $2800. I filed a personal tax return, and I don't think I should have. I would like a refund. Help?

[kailynfaith0]

I filed a personal tax return as a dependent. Was that the correct thing to do? If not, do I qualify for a refund?

[RachelW33]

Assuming the $2,800 you earned was reported on a Form W-2, you are not required to file a tax return.  The only reason you would want to file is if there was any federal tax withheld (Box 2 of W2) or state tax withheld (Box 17 of W2) so that you could get a refund of those amounts.

If you do file, be sure to indicate in the My Info section that "Another taxpayer can claim me as a dependent on their tax return" and then answer "Yes" to Will this person claim you on their 2024 tax return?