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If your unmarried dependent's W-2 earnings exceed his/her standard deduction ($6,350 in 2017), they must file their own return and report the W-2 on their return.
But even if your dependent didn't earn enough to be required to file, s/he may want to file a return to recover any withholdings.
Also, the fact that she worked fewer than 6 months does not by itself qualify her to be your dependent.
Finally, if her earnings were reported to her in Box 7 of a 1099-MISC, instead of on a W-2, the filing threshold is only $400.
If your unmarried dependent's W-2 earnings exceed his/her standard deduction ($6,350 in 2017), they must file their own return and report the W-2 on their return.
But even if your dependent didn't earn enough to be required to file, s/he may want to file a return to recover any withholdings.
Also, the fact that she worked fewer than 6 months does not by itself qualify her to be your dependent.
Finally, if her earnings were reported to her in Box 7 of a 1099-MISC, instead of on a W-2, the filing threshold is only $400.
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