Does my child dependant file taxes separate since we claim him?

emsalley0213 · ‎January 27, 2020

AlanT222 · ‎January 27, 2020

It depends. If your child made less than $12,200, the child does not have to file an income tax return. However, if the income was less than $12,200 and taxes were withheld from his/her pay, then your child should file a return to get a refund of the taxes withheld. You can find taxes withheld in box #2 of the W-2.

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AlanT222 · ‎January 27, 2020

It depends. If your child made less than $12,200, the child does not have to file an income tax return. However, if the income was less than $12,200 and taxes were withheld from his/her pay, then your child should file a return to get a refund of the taxes withheld. You can find taxes withheld in box #2 of the W-2.

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Does my child dependant file taxes separate since we claim him?