Yes. You are required to file a tax return.
Babysitting income is considered self-employed income. And you are required to file a tax return if you receive self-employed income of more than $400.
Dependents are required to file a tax return if they have any of the following:
- Total income (wages, salaries, taxable scholarship ) of more than $13,850 in 2023.
- Unearned income (interest, dividends, capital gains) of more than $1,250.
- Gross income (earned plus unearned) exceeding the larger of $1,250 or her earned income (up to $13,850) plus $400.
- Other self-employment income over $400.
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