kid tax filing

I have a daughter age 17 and made 8500. dollars of income.. She has a w-2 from the burger joint she worked at.. they did not with hold federal income taxes.. does she have to file

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No, your daughter does not have to file. She could earn up to $12,400 before she would be required to file a tax return. Standard Deduction Determines If I Have to File p 23.