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14 year old son won a $5,000 prize for spelling and received a 1099-misc

 
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AmyW
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14 year old son won a $5,000 prize for spelling and received a 1099-misc

You should not claim your child's  income on your tax return even if you claim them as a dependent. The dependent would file his/her own tax return and should check the box Someone else can claim me on their tax return in the personal information section. 

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AmyW
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14 year old son won a $5,000 prize for spelling and received a 1099-misc

You should not claim your child's  income on your tax return even if you claim them as a dependent. The dependent would file his/her own tax return and should check the box Someone else can claim me on their tax return in the personal information section. 

For more information see below:

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