Where do I enter a w2 for a dependent ?

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April 2, 2022
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dependent is an adult

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xmasbaby0

Level 15

You do not enter your dependent's W-2 on your own tax return. They can file a tax return to seek a refund of tax withheld as shown in boxes 2 and 17 of the W-2, and on their return must say that they can be claimed as a dependent on someone else's tax return.

And...who is the adult? How much did they earn in 2021?

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Bsch4477

Level 15

If your dependent has income they file their own return. If f the adult is over age 18 and not a full time student and earned more than $4,300 you can’t claim them. If they truly are a dependent be sure they check the box saying that someone else can claim them.

Bill8296Author

Level 2

My son was a full time student fromJan to May. He graduated and got job, living at home but working a short term job out of state from August through December.

Bill

FangxiaL

Alumni - Intuit

If your son was under 24 at end of 2021, you still can claim him on your return as he was at least a half-time student even if he did earn more than $4300, as long as you provided more than half of his support.

Depending on his earned income, he might not be required to file a return. If he needs to file one to claim a refund, let him file a dependent return.

$Bill8296

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