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Does my dependent son need to file?

Rob58Por — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:08:36 GMT

Hi, My 23 year old son who is a full time college student earned about a $1000 on a summer job in 2022. He is a dependent on my return. Does he file taxes on the $1000 he earned or somehow I handle that in my return? Please advise. Thank you.

Re: Does my dependent son need to file?

Mike9241 — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 08:19:06 GMT

if he got a w-2 he would only need to file to get back any federal or state withholding (not fica or medicare). if more than $400 of that was from self-employment, he needs to file and pay self-employment taxes. see chart C in 1040 instructions

https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1040

Re: Does my dependent son need to file?

Rob58Por — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 03:12:05 GMT

got it. Thanks