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cnp510
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Electronically file for both parent with minor and minor with job

A few years ago I claimed my minor child (was my year per the divorce decree) but it seems my ex claimed her before I could file so, I had to send in the paper filing.  

Now, my minor child has a job and we are filing her taxes this year but I am still claiming her as a dependent.  Will Turbo Tax let both of us e-file?? Or will one of us have to send in a paper filing?

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Electronically file for both parent with minor and minor with job

As long as your dependent says in MY INFO that they can be claimed as someone else's dependent, you should both be fine to e-file.

 

 

MY DEPENDENT HAD A JOB

If your dependent has a W-2 for his after-school job, summer job, etc. you do not include the information on your own return. You can still claim your child as a dependent on your own return.  He/she can file his own return for a refund of some of his withheld wages (he won’t get back anything for Social Security or Medicare), but MUST indicate on it that he can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return.  (Supervise this closely or prepare it for him!)

If your dependent’s earnings were over $400 and were reported on a 1099Misc or 1099NEC then he must file a return and pay self-employment tax for Social Security and Medicare.

 

 

You might also want to use free software from the IRS Free File versions:

https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/

 

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
cnp510
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Electronically file for both parent with minor and minor with job

Thank you very much for your help!

Hal_Al
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Electronically file for both parent with minor and minor with job

You appear to be using TurboTax (TT) for Windows (download software). You may e-file up to 5 federal returns from that program for free.   There is a charge to e-file any state returns (except NY). 

 

For those using online TT, you must open separate account for you dependent child to file her own returns.  State e-filing is free with the online program.

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