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Deductions & credits
If you are using the desktop software, you can start a new return and enter your child's information and earned income. If you are claiming the child as a dependent on your return, be sure to mark the Someone else can claim me box on the personal information screen on your child's return.
If you are using TurboTax Online, you will need to create a new account for your child. The Someone else can claim me box will be in personal information section, labeled My Info. Only mark the box if you can still claim your child on your tax return. Who can I claim?
My Child Needs to File Their Own Return
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March 2, 2025
4:51 PM