Solved: Hello, My 16 year old mowed lawns last summer and also at a local entertainment park during halloween. He received a w-2 from the theme park, Can I file his taxes

Level 15

Jun 6, 2019 5:49:59 AM

If his total income was more than $6300, he is required to file his own tax return to report it. If it was less than that, he is not required to file a return but can file to get a refund if federal income tax was withheld. If he files a return, he must indicate on the return that he can be claimed by someone else.

New Member

Jun 6, 2019 5:50:01 AM

Thank you for the info...He made less than $1000 total but still wants to file, he's excited to see if he'll get anything back lol

Level 15

Jun 6, 2019 5:50:04 AM

If he had federal income tax withheld in box 2 of the W-2, he will get it back as a refund.

New Member

Jun 6, 2019 5:50:07 AM

One more question, so I need to create him his own account as a new customer then is that right?

Level 15

Jun 6, 2019 5:50:09 AM

New Member

Jun 6, 2019 5:50:12 AM

That's a great idea, Thanks so much!

Level 15

Jun 6, 2019 5:50:16 AM

Online is only good for 1 return. But you can use the same email address for 5 accounts. How to start another return in the Online version https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288574

New Member

Jun 6, 2019 5:50:19 AM

wonderful, that's so helpful...I'm glad, I was afraid I had to use his own email address which of course is never accessed or viewed regularly. Thank you both again for all of your help :))

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Hello, My 16 year old mowed lawns last summer and also at a local entertainment park during halloween. He received a w-2 from the theme park, Can I file his taxes