Thanks for the response! Following-up: he is not self-employed, he is not doing any business and the money paid was for a one time college related job that ended (of course he might have another research or teaching income next year). I am finding contradictory info and want to double check:
Info A (from IRS table 2 filing requirements for dependents): dependents must file if gross income (earned + unearned) is larger than: $1300 OR larger than earned income +450. That would be $2450. Since he earned a total of $2000, he would not have to file.
Info B (IRS table 3 Other situations when you must file): must file if net earnings froms elf-employment are more than $400. He is not self-employed, but his earnings were $2000. He would have to file.
Which is correct? And do my husband and I still file him as our dependent as we pay for most of his expenses?
The taxes owed are not a problem, I just want to make sure we are doing the right thing. Thanks in advance!
