Yes, your daughter would file her own income tax return to get a refund.
If your daughter got a W-2 for 2016 and had federal income tax
withheld, she should file a
federal income tax return to get money back (refund). TurboTax Online has a Free version you
may be able to use.
If she chooses to
complete an income tax return, it is important that that she choose the following options:
- Someone else can claim me as a dependent on
their tax return and
- And this person will claim me on their 2016
tax return.
- See the screenshot below.
To enter the W-2:
- Type W-2 in the search bar and
click search.
- Click on Jump to W-2.
- Enter the W-2 information.
