Dependent Children

[rich9319]

I have two dependent children, ages 18 and 15, who worked this year.  Do I file separate tax returns for them or add them to my return.  If I can add them too my return, how do I do that?  Turbo Tax doesn't seem to allow me to add a W-2 for anyone other than myself or my wife.

[ColeenD3 · Accepted solution]

If they are required to file, they would each file their own returns and they would mark that they are being claimed as dependents.

Dependents have their own filing requirements.

Dependents – If you can be claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer, your standard deduction for 2021 is limited to the greater of: (1) $1,100, or (2) your earned income plus $350 (but the total can't be more than the basic standard deduction for your filing status).