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Do my parents have to file before I do if I have unearned income and I am younger than 24?
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Do my parents have to file before I do if I have unearned income and I am younger than 24?
No, your parents do not have to file before you. However, if they are going to claim you as a dependent and you plan on filing a tax return as well then you must state that someone can/will claim you as a dependent on their return. (see attached screenshot).
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Do my parents have to file before I do if I have unearned income and I am younger than 24?
No, your parents do not have to file before you. However, if they are going to claim you as a dependent and you plan on filing a tax return as well then you must state that someone can/will claim you as a dependent on their return. (see attached screenshot).