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posted Jun 1, 2019 3:45:29 PM

Dependent (over 18) who made just over $9K - reported to her via 1099-MISC. Does she need to file as it’s under the $12K threshold for dependents?

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Expert Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 3:45:30 PM

Yes, she needs to file a Tax Return if her income was reported on a Form 1099-MISC instead of a W2.  Income reported on a 1099-MISC is considered self-employment income and is subject to self-employment taxes.

Returning Member
Jun 1, 2019 3:45:31 PM

Short answer. Yes.

If the income was reported in box 7 of the form -- then it's considered self employment and subject to Self Employment taxes.

Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 3:45:32 PM


If your dependent has a W-2 for his after-school job, summer job, etc. you do not include the information on your own return. You can still claim your child as a dependent on your own return.  He/she can file his own return for a refund of some of his withheld wages (he won’t get back anything for Social Security or Medicare), but MUST indicate on it that he can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return.  (Supervise this closely or prepare it for him!)

If your dependent’s earnings were over $400 and were reported on a 1099Misc then he must file a return and pay self-employment tax for Social Security and Medicare.  You may want to use this version of TT for that:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900583-what-is-turbotax-free-file-program