When doin your child's taxes should i use any of my information when doin so

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What information  should i use when doin my child's taxes

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UPDATED FOR TAX YEAR 2019

Use the child's own information (SSN and income) on the return.

A dependent child must file their own tax return if:

• Their earned income (from a job) is $12,200 or more;
• Their unearned income (from interest, etc.) is $1,100 or more; or
• They had net earnings from self-employment of at least $400.

If your child can no longer be considered your dependent, they must file their own return if they earn $12,200 or more, which is the 2019 standard deduction for a single taxpayer.

IMPORTANT:  Be SURE to mark on the child's return that they are being claimed as a dependent on someone else's return.

To check this on the child's return, please follow these steps:

1. Click on the My Info tab in the black bar on the side.
2. Click on Edit (pencil icon) next to child's name (as taxpayer).  
3. On the screen, Your personal info, section #3, mark the box that Someone else can claim me on their tax return.  (Screenshot #2)
4. Then mark whether the parent(s) will or will not claim the child on their 2019 return.
5. Continue with the rest of the return.

[Edited | 4/13/2020 |  10:30 am PDT]