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June 1, 2019
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Does my 20yrs son @ colledge need to file tax return to get refund? He earned $4000 and tax deducted $400. He also has foreign bank >$50,000 so need to file form 8938?

  • June 1, 2019
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Best answer by bwa

There is no way for him to get a refund of withheld taxes without filing a tax return.

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bwaAlumni - ChampAnswer
Alumni - Champ
June 1, 2019

There is no way for him to get a refund of withheld taxes without filing a tax return.

WoodmanAuthor
Level 2
June 1, 2019
Thanks.  In this case does he need to submit form 8938 as well, given owing >$50,000 foreign bank asset?  If so can he still use form 1040EZ or needs to be 1040?