Deductions & credits

If your children have income that meets the filing threshold, they can file tax returns.  They are not going to get child tax credit or any other child-related credits if that is what you are hoping for.  Only the parent who can claim a child as a dependent can get the child-related credits --- if the parent is eligible.

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