topic My dependant earned $622 in 2021, there were no federal taxes withheld. Should I amend my return and add his income? Or should he file? in After you file

My dependant earned $622 in 2021, there were no federal taxes withheld. Should I amend my return and add his income? Or should he file?

valerie123- — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:21:36 GMT

Re: My dependant earned $622 in 2021, there were no federal taxes withheld. Should I amend my return and add his income? Or should he file?

VolvoGirl — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 19:37:41 GMT

He probably doesn't have to file that unless he got a 1099NEC for it.

You don't include their income on your return. It would only go on their return if they are required to file one. They don't have to file if they only have Social Security or W2 income under 12,550 but can file to get back any withholding taken out in boxes 2 or 17. But you don't get boxes 4 or 6 back. If they got a 1099NEC for it they do have to file a tax return for it.

To file a separate return for a dependent in the Online version you need to set up a new account separate from yours. Online is only good for one return per account. You can use the same email address for 5 accounts. You can probably use the Free Edition

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

Be sure on the dependent return you check the box that says you can be claimed on someone else’s return. If their only income is W2 and under 12,550 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

Re: My dependant earned $622 in 2021, there were no federal taxes withheld. Should I amend my return and add his income? Or should he file?

Bsch4477 — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 19:39:16 GMT

If he earned that amount on a W-2 and no tax was withheld he doesn’t have to file. You don’t add his income to your return.

Re: My dependant earned $622 in 2021, there were no federal taxes withheld. Should I amend my return and add his income? Or should he file?

valerieford1013 — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 20:53:17 GMT

Thank you so much! Just what I needed to know. I think my question may have posted twice somehow so i dont know what happened there. Thanks VovloGirl!!!

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AkinaLO — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 01:43:17 GMT

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SweetieJean — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 02:35:14 GMT

State filing requirements may be different.