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Jun 6, 2019 12:16 PM UTC
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Minor filing with a 1099-misc

My minor son made $4,627 as an independent contractor.  Does he have to file taxes?  We claimed him as a dependent
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Jun 6, 2019 12:16 PM UTC

Yes, he is required to file a tax return.  However, when preparing his return make sure to indicate that he was claimed as a dependent on your return (see attached screenshot)

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Jun 6, 2019 12:16 PM UTC

Yes, he is required to file a tax return.  However, when preparing his return make sure to indicate that he was claimed as a dependent on your return (see attached screenshot)