If I have a college student not required to file federal tax (earned income $3,200) but received a 1099 misc scholarship for tuition ($1,000). Does she need to file?

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If I have a college student not required to file federal tax (earned income $3,200) but received a 1099 misc scholarship for tuition ($1,000). Does she need to file?

That will add to her income total.

If I have a college student not required to file federal tax (earned income $3,200) but received a 1099 misc scholarship for tuition ($1,000). Does she need to file?

Yes, but it still falls below minimum income requirements. I'm just wondering if the 1099 MISC will require her to file taxes regardless.

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