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posted Jun 4, 2019 6:52:50 PM

Does my 17 year old have to file taxes this year? He only started working at the end of November 2017.and only works after school for 3hrs and weekends

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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 6:52:52 PM

Your dependent is only required to file if he made more than $6350 however It is a good idea for him to file to get back any withheld taxes. Be sure that he selects that someone else can claim him as a dependent when completing his return. 

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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 6:52:52 PM

Your dependent is only required to file if he made more than $6350 however It is a good idea for him to file to get back any withheld taxes. Be sure that he selects that someone else can claim him as a dependent when completing his return.