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posted Jun 4, 2019 9:12:14 PM

Does my child of 15 year need to file a tax return, he worked last summer and received a W2 with earnings of $1600.00, no federal taxes were taken out?

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 9:12:15 PM

No he does not have to file a tax return if his total gross income was less than $12,000 in 2018. 

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 9:12:15 PM

No he does not have to file a tax return if his total gross income was less than $12,000 in 2018. 

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 9:12:15 PM

State filing requirements may be lower.