Is my child's income taxable? She earned $6433 (W2) at her job, and received $6327 (SSA-1099) because her father is deceased. She is still considered my dependent.

[JulieR · Accepted solution]

Here are the rules for determining if a dependent must file a return. 

If they have:

• Unearned income over $1,050 

• Earned income over $12,000 

• Gross income more than the larger of $1,050, or earned income up to $11,0650 plus $350 

So, yes, given the information you provided she should file a return but she must indicate on her return that someone else will claim her in 2018.  She will provide this information when entering her personal information.  

[Bsch4477]

She should file if she had tax withheld so she can get that refunded.