How does kiddie tax work for 2 kids? Child1 had $17k W2 wages, $4k taxable scholarships. Child2 had $9k W2 wages, $16k 1099-NEC (business), $4k taxable scholarships.

Child1 and Child2 were both 20 for 2022 and enrolled as full-time students. Parents file MFJ and claim Child1 and Child2 as dependents.