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Earned income - like a w2, is filed on the return of the person that earned it. Unearned income - like interest and dividends, can be filed on the parent's return IF the child is not filing.

You can check if a return is needed with this quick quiz, Filing requirement

 

Reference: What is the Kiddie Tax?

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