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I am claiming my son who is under 18 but he worked at his part time job do I add his W2 form under my tax filing or do I file his separate as single?

 
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KrisD15
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I am claiming my son who is under 18 but he worked at his part time job do I add his W2 form under my tax filing or do I file his separate as single?

He files, but please make sure he selects "Someone else can claim me" AND "Someone else will claim me" in the My Info interview. 

I suggest you file your return first and claim him, then do his. 

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KrisD15
Expert Alumni

I am claiming my son who is under 18 but he worked at his part time job do I add his W2 form under my tax filing or do I file his separate as single?

He files, but please make sure he selects "Someone else can claim me" AND "Someone else will claim me" in the My Info interview. 

I suggest you file your return first and claim him, then do his. 

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
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