HelenC12
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Yes, that is correct. Your tax return would look the same regardless of whether your daughter files a tax return, as long as she checks off the box that someone is claiming her as a dependent, as long as she has earned income only.

 

For additional information, please see Should I Include a Dependent's Income on My Tax Return? and How do I add a dependent's W-2 to my return?

 

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