Dependent child files own tax return

Using Turbo tax online to file a tax return for a dependent child, under "my info", one of the questions, should I click yes or no?

'I am an adult (at least 18 years old) preparing this return for a child.

Yes

The return is for the dependent child, why does this question here? I am preparing a return for the dependent child, but the child is the "taxpayer" of the tax return. Who is "I" referring to?

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Mar 21, 2024 9:19:12 PM

That is a literal question about the age of the person using Turbotax to prepare the return.

probably a Turbotax requirement due to the accuracy guarantee

since you are preparing it for your dependent who is evidently under 18 the answer is yes if you want to proceed.

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Dependent child files own tax return