Even if you're a dependent, you'll generally need to file your own 2017 tax return if:
- Your earned income (money you made by working) exceeds $6,350, or
- Your unearned income (interest, dividends, capital gains, etc.) exceeds $1,050, or
- Your business or self-employment net income (gross minus expenses) is at least $400, or
- Your gross income (earned plus unearned) exceeds the larger of $1,050 or your earned income (up to $6,000) plus $350.
But even if your income falls below these filing requirements, you'll want to file one anyway if you wish to get a refund for any taxes were withheld from your paychecks.
From
<https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901490-do-i-need-to-file-a-federal-return-this-year?jump_to=answe...
