Do I have to file taxes if I'm under 16 or 18?

[kiddokidd]

So I'm 14 years old, and I'm making sum money off online surveys and selling clothes. Do I have to file the income? Does the income count as taxable income?

[VolvoGirl]

Yes, age doesn’t matter.  When you file your return be sure to check the box that says you can be claimed on someone else’s return.

That sounds like self employment income.  Did you make over $400 total for the year?

[kiddokidd]

no its less than $100

[VolvoGirl]

No you don’t need to file a return for that.

[LisaBr]

Even if you're a dependent, you'll generally need to file your own 2017 tax return if:

• Your earned income (money you made by working) exceeds $6,350, or
• Your unearned income (interest, dividends, capital gains, etc.) exceeds $1,050, or
• Your business or self-employment net income (gross minus expenses) is at least $400, or
• Your gross income (earned plus unearned) exceeds the larger of $1,050 or your earned income (up to $6,000) plus $350.

But even if your income falls below these filing requirements, you'll want to file one anyway if you wish to get a refund for any taxes were withheld from your paychecks.

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