If your daughter/son received a 1099-NEC, she/he needs to file their own tax return. You will need to create a new account for them so they can file their tax return separately from you and your spouse's return. You can still claim them as a dependent if they qualify, but their earned income should go on their own return. If you do claim them as a dependent on your return, make sure they mark the box that says Someone else can claim me as a dependent on their return.
Form 1099-NEC is considered self-employment earned income - so it has to go on their own return. When does a child file their own return?
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