Yes, he must file, if his income is over the amounts below.
Single dependents—
You must file a return if any of the following apply.
1. Your unearned income was more than $1,100.
2. Your earned income was more than $12,550.
3. Your gross income was more than the larger of— a. $1,100, or b. Your earned income (up to $12,200) plus $350.
To get to the rental section:
- Continue your return in TurboTax Online. (If your return isn't open, you'll need to sign in and click Take me to my return.)
- Click My Account (top right of your screen).
- Select Tools.
- In the pop-up window, select Topic Search.
- In the search bar, type rental.
- Scroll down in the results box, highlight rental (schedule e), then click GO.
- You'll land on Income from Rentals or Royalty Property You Own. Click Yes.
