BrittanyS
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A qualifying child can earn unlimited money and still be claimed as a dependent, so long as the child doesn't provide more than half of their own support.  However, if the child makes over $14,600 of W-2 income or self-employment income of $400 or more, they must file a tax return and enter that another person claims them as a dependent.

 

See this link if you own your own business and want to employ your child:

 

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