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posted Jun 7, 2019 5:02:58 PM

Income less than $1200, subject to withhold?

My kid is going to work this summer, expecting to make less than $1200, so I'm understanding we don't have to report it to the IRS. What about W4, is this income subject to withhold?


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Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 5:03:03 PM

Assuming he gets a W-2, he will owe neither Federal nor state taxes (unless he also has other types of income).  On his W-4, have him claim a large number of allowances (such as 10) to avoid withholdings.

https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/2018-California-Tax-Rates-and-Exemptions.shtml#ifr

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Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 5:02:59 PM

Which state?

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 5:03:01 PM

California. Thanks!

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 5:03:03 PM

Assuming he gets a W-2, he will owe neither Federal nor state taxes (unless he also has other types of income).  On his W-4, have him claim a large number of allowances (such as 10) to avoid withholdings.

https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/2018-California-Tax-Rates-and-Exemptions.shtml#ifr