I want to know how to add his w2 info to our taxes.he lives at college campuswhere he is a full time student. He made 5,250.00
You'll need to sign in or create an account to connect with an expert.
You do not enter your child's earned income from wages reported on a W-2 on your tax return.
A dependent child must file his/her own tax return if:
Your child is not required to file a tax return if their earned income reported on a W-2 was less than $6,300. If your child's W-2, for 2017 had federal income tax withheld, they may want to file a federal income tax return to get money back (refund). TurboTax Online has a Free version they may be able to use.
If your child chooses to complete a tax return, it is important that they choose the following option on their tax return:
You do not enter your child's earned income from wages reported on a W-2 on your tax return.
A dependent child must file his/her own tax return if:
Your child is not required to file a tax return if their earned income reported on a W-2 was less than $6,300. If your child's W-2, for 2017 had federal income tax withheld, they may want to file a federal income tax return to get money back (refund). TurboTax Online has a Free version they may be able to use.
If your child chooses to complete a tax return, it is important that they choose the following option on their tax return:
Still have questions?
Make a postAsk questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.
user99e7f063
New Member
dazimi
Level 3
beckymitros
New Member
Tax_payer03
New Member
kyondacooper
New Member
Did the information on this page answer your question?
You have clicked a link to a site outside of the TurboTax Community. By clicking "Continue", you will leave the Community and be taken to that site instead.