If she has wages from a job and received a W-2, she should file her own tax return to get the withholdings back. If she had no withholdings, she is not required to file a return if that was her only income.
Even if you're a dependent, you'll generally need to file your own 2020 tax return if:
- Your earned income (money you made by working) exceeds $12,400
- Your unearned income (interest, dividends, capital gains, etc.) exceeds $1,100
- Your business or self-employment net income (gross minus expenses) is at least $400
- Your gross income (earned plus unearned) exceeds the larger of $1,100 or your earned income (up to $12,050) plus $350
But even if your income falls below these filing requirements, you'll (she will) want to file her own tax return to get a refund of any federal or state taxes withheld from your paychecks.
Do I need to file a federal return this year? There is a dependent link included here as well
Your dependent's W-2 isn't reported on your return.
Do I need to report my child's 1099-INT on my 2020 return?
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