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Level 2
posted Feb 24, 2023 2:44:33 PM

How do I file or do I have to file my daughter's w-2 from mcdonalds? She made $5200 in 2022. I don't see it anywhere on the software it doesn't ask if my kids worked.

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Expert Alumni
Feb 24, 2023 3:04:04 PM

Your daughter does not need to file a return. Her income is under the amount where a return is required. But, she can file a return and have all of the federal withholding in Box 2 of her W-2 refunded to her. She will need to file as a dependent and not claim herself.

 

Please see this TurboTax Help article for more information.

Level 2
Feb 24, 2023 3:07:22 PM

Hi thanks for the response. Yeah that's what I was thinking she didn't need to but she did pay in some money she can get back but I don't see how to enter her income in my return. That's why I was thinking she had to file her own return. Bit I claim her as a dependent this year so I don't know if that makes a difference. Thanks

Expert Alumni
Feb 24, 2023 3:21:05 PM

Yes, you can claim her as a dependent for this year. She will need to file her own return and not claim herself. If she files she will get a refund of the federal taxes withheld, but she does not have to file based on the amount of income she earned.

Level 2
Feb 24, 2023 3:38:13 PM

Okay thabk you. So she had $87 withheld but does turbo tax have free file in her situation? Thanks. 

Expert Alumni
Feb 24, 2023 4:36:59 PM

Yes, your daughter can file for free if all she has is W-2 income.

Level 2
Feb 24, 2023 4:42:04 PM

Yes thats what i was thinking. Thanks so much.