How to include my child's W2 as she is dependent on me and is F1 student and worked on CPT and her own W2

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April 3, 2025
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My daughter is on F1 visa but dependent on me. However as part of her CPT she worked part time and earned about $6400 for the entire year. Should I include her in my filing? If yes, how to include as the system asks to select W2 for myself or for my spouse. Your input would be appreciated.

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pk_

Level 15

@bethel-3219 , I am not familiar with the on-line version of the product or its screens.

(a) What is your own tax status -- US Person ( citizen/GreenCard/Resident for Tax purposes(? If on a work visa , which ? Which country are you from ?

(b) Since your child is on F-1 , she is independent of you -- her status is probably NRA ( she is not on dependent visa ). So she has to file her own return.

(c) Her EAD / CPT incomes are declared under her return/status -- 1040-NR generally ( depending on the exact facts/antecedents --- so please tell ).

You can PM me and we can go into details away from public view ( just NO PII -- Personally Identifiable Info )

SharonD007

Level 14

A child's earned income doesn't get entered on their parent's tax return (only investment income up to a certain amount).

You mentioned that your daughter is on a F1 Visa. She will have to file a Form 1040-NR. TurboTax doesn't support Form 1040-NR, but you can visit our partner Sprintax: Visit the TurboTax/Sprintax site to file your 1040-NR.

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