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If you are a dependent on your parents tax return and your gross income from wages reported on W-2's was less than $12,550 in 2021 you are not required to file a tax return.

 

If you had income from self-employment of $400 or more then you are required to file a tax return to report the self-employment income.  You would indicate on your tax return that you are a dependent.