NotATaxGuru42
Returning Member

Does my minor dependent need to file?

My 17YO minor dependent only made $3k from her part time job after school in 2024. I understand she does not need to file a federal return but as a CA resident, I'm confused if I need to file a CA return for her. It appears as though no state taxes were withheld and with TT, I believe I have to file a federal return before I'm allowed to file a state one. 

 

Do I need to file a CA state return? And I'm assuming if so, I would have to do a federal one as well? 

 

Thank you