If the dependent's income on a form W-2 was only $500, then the dependent is not required to file a tax return as it is below the standard deduction of $12,200 (for tax year 2019). However, if there is tax withheld, he/she will want to file a tax return to obtain a refund of tax withheld. He/she must indicate on his/her tax return that he/she can be claimed as a dependent by someone else. @Shyanndingus
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