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wshubbell
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Is there a dollar limit on childs income when they don't have to file?

My daughter is 17 and made 2,000.00 working last year, does she have to file a return

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Is there a dollar limit on childs income when they don't have to file?

If that was her only income and it was all on a W2 she doesn't have to file except to get back any withholding taken out.  The amount to report W2 income is 6,300.

If she got a 1099Misc (or any other form) she does have to file it.

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Is there a dollar limit on childs income when they don't have to file?

If that was her only income and it was all on a W2 she doesn't have to file except to get back any withholding taken out.  The amount to report W2 income is 6,300.

If she got a 1099Misc (or any other form) she does have to file it.
TomD8
Level 15

Is there a dollar limit on childs income when they don't have to file?

Was her income reported to her on a W-2, or on a 1099-MISC?

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.
wshubbell
New Member

Is there a dollar limit on childs income when they don't have to file?

Her income is reported on a W-2 only

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