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filing requirement is based on gross income.  for stock only from trades with a gain

 

as a dependent he must file a return if any of the following apply.
• his unearned income was over $3,100 
• his earned income was over $15,700 
• his gross income was more than the larger of—
• $3,100 or
• his earned income (up to $13,450) plus $2,250