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She does not need to file a return. A dependent (under age 19, or under age 24 if a full-time student) has to file a Federal return if:

-  Income (W2) is over $6,300
- Self-Employment income is over $400 (1099-misc)
- Unearned Income (Interest or dividend income) is over $1,050
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