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February 7, 2023
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Does my dependent son need to file?

  • February 7, 2023
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Hi, My 23 year old son who is a full time college student earned about a $1000 on a summer job in 2022.  He is a dependent on my return.  Does he file taxes on the  $1000 he earned or somehow I handle that in my return?  Please advise.  Thank you.

    Best answer by Mike9241

    if he got a w-2 he would only need to file to get back any federal or state withholding (not fica or medicare).  if more than $400 of that was from self-employment, he needs to file and pay self-employment taxes. see chart C in 1040 instructions

    https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1040  

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    Mike9241
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    Level 15
    February 7, 2023

    if he got a w-2 he would only need to file to get back any federal or state withholding (not fica or medicare).  if more than $400 of that was from self-employment, he needs to file and pay self-employment taxes. see chart C in 1040 instructions

    https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1040  

    Mike9241
    Rob58PorAuthor
    Level 3
    February 10, 2023

    got it. Thanks