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June 14, 2019
Question

Filing for 18 yr old and w-2 under $100

  • June 14, 2019
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Do I have to file for my 18 year old who made less than $100 on his w-2. No federal was withheld. Only local and state.

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    VolvoGirl
    Level 15
    June 14, 2019

    No.  It would only go on his return if he has other income to report.  If that is all he has, he doesn't have to file and nobody reports it.  You can still claim him as a dependent.

    VolvoGirl
    Level 15
    June 14, 2019

    Oh, they took out state withholding in box 17 but not federal?  He can file a state return to get back box 17.

    Hal_Al
    Level 15
    Level 15
    June 14, 2019

    Whether he needs to file  a local return, depends on where you live. In most cases, you cannot get a refund of local withholding.