Do we need to file our 18 year old son w2? He made $1095.86

[ken-ken]

We are able to claim our child on our taxes. The question is, do we have to file his w2 since he really didn't make any money?

[SharonD007]

It depends. Your son can file a tax return to get a refund if he had withholding taken out of his paycheck.  If not, he doesn't have to file a tax return.

If he's going to file a return, When completing his taxes, make sure that he enters that he can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return. ‌ Refer to the TurboTax article: How do I indicate that I can be claimed as a dependent on someone else's return?

[TCGS]

The only reason you would have to file the tax return would be if there was federal or state income tax withheld.