I baby sat and earned $1,600 and I'm 16yrs old. Do I have to file taxes.

[User123456]

Do I have to file for 1,600.00 I earned baby sitting file income tax

[VolvoGirl · Accepted solution]

Yes you do.  That is self employment income and you have to file if it is over $400.

[akbmbowden]

You didn't make enough money to require you to file income taxes.

[VolvoGirl]

That is only for W2 income if it is under 6,300 you don't have to file.  Self employment you do have to file.