It depends on the child's income and the amount of tax withheld.
You should consider who paid more than half of the child's support during the year. If that person is you, then you should claim them as a dependent.
Depending on the type and amount of their income, they may need to file their own tax return. If you claim them as a dependent, be sure to check the box to indicate that they are claimed on another's tax return. The dependent will have a lower standard deduction, but they may still get a refund.
In some cases, you can claim your child's investment income on the parent's return, but you do not claim wages or other income on the parent's return. Click here for more information.
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