I filed a 8814 for both of my children on my tax return.
One had $2,700 in interest and the other one had $1,600 in interest. All interest was also from Treasury bills so they are exempt from Michigan income tax regardless.
For Michigan, I know they have to file an income tax return if they (1) filed a federal return or (2) made over their personal exemption.
Since they did not make over their MI exemption, number 2 does not apply. But does filing a 8814 count as having filed a federal return, thus requiring me to file a MI-1040 for each child?
