My 16 y.o. son worked in the summer and received a W-2 for $1000, but only SS and medicare taxes were withheld. Does it make sense for him to file a tax return?

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With no federal withholding, your son has no need to file a federal return, but do check your state for filing requirements.

Some states have very low income thresholds to file.