@R4427 wrote:
Ok so just to clarify if she makes less than that 12950 then still file but put can be claimed and if doing it on turbo tax she should get guided through correct?
Yes, the TurboTax program will specifically ask if she can be claimed as a dependent. The $12,950 is the Standard Deduction for a Single tax filer. So if she had income greater than the Standard Deduction she would be required to file a tax return. If less she only needs to file if she had taxes withheld from her income and wanted those taxes refunded to her.
Additionally, it is not how much income she receives from working, it is if she provided over one-half of her own support. If she did not then you can claim her as your dependent.
There are very few 16 year old's who can provide over one-half of their own support.
