Does my teenager have to file her own taxes?

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January 28, 2023
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My daughter turned 18 in 2022. She has earnings via a summer internship (first time), and also a scholarship for college that she won. She received 2 tax forms from the respective organizations. Do we continue to file her as a dependent (and pay taxes on her earnings?), or does she have to file a separate return? Both fed, and state.

If she has to file, can we use Premier edition to file for both her and mine.

Thanks!

VolvoGirl

Level 15

You don't include their income on your return. It would only go on their return if they are required to file one. To file a separate return for your dependent you need to set up a new account. Online is only good for one return per account. You can use the same email address for 5 accounts.

How to start a new online return

Https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894512-how-do-i-start-another-return-in-turbotax-online

Be sure on their return they check the box that says they can be claimed on someone else’s return. If their only income is W2 and under 12,950 they do not have to file a return except to get back any withholding taken out.

Filing requirements for a dependent

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/children-dependents/help/do-i-need-to-file-my-own-taxes-if-i-m-a-dependent/00/26111

afromcaAuthor

Level 3

Thanks, we bought TurboTax from Costco and will be downloading on a Mac. Can we use the same for my daughter also (she will have to download on Windows though). Does the limit of 5 apply to this in store purchase? Thanks