turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
Close icon
Do you have a TurboTax Online account?

We'll help you get started or pick up where you left off.

My daughter became a full time college student in 2016 and worked a part time job. How do we file her taxes?

 
2 Replies

My daughter became a full time college student in 2016 and worked a part time job. How do we file her taxes?

She will file her own return.  If you are claiming her as a dependent please note:

A dependent is not required to file a tax return if there is only earned income (from working) less than $6,300 but if taxes were withheld (Box 2 W2) and a tax return is filed, the withholding will be refunded.  If you are claiming a dependent, on the dependent's tax return in Turbo Tax be sure to indicate that "someone else can claim as a dependent"  and "someone else will claim "  in the Personal Info section so the correct exemption is applied.


**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
Rubcich
Returning Member

My daughter became a full time college student in 2016 and worked a part time job. How do we file her taxes?

My daughter worked at a Law firm up until August then started Law School full time.  She made over $15K in 2019, but now she's no longer employed.  I'm doing her taxes for her.  Do I select "full time student" in turbo tax, half time....not clear what to do ?  

 

Thanks

 

Marc

message box icon

Get more help

Ask questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.

Post your Question
message box icon

Ready to start your taxes?

Hand off your taxes, get expert help, or do it yourself.

See Pricing
Manage cookies
v