Yes, your child will need to file a tax return if they had net earnings from self-employment of at least $400.
If they do, they need to select "Someone else can claim me" in the Personal Info section if they are a Dependent.
You can use the same email for your TurboTax Online account but must use a separate Username and password.
TurboTax Desktop allows 5 users.
Which dependents need to file?
According to the IRS:
Single dependents—Were you either age 65 or older or blind?
No.
You must file a return if any of the following apply.
1. Your unearned income was more than $1,250.
2. Your earned income was more than $13,850.
3. Your gross income was more than the larger of: a. $1,250, or b. Your earned income (up to $13,450) plus $400.
Yes.
You must file a return if any of the following apply.
1. Your unearned income was more than $3,100 ($4,950 if 65 or older and blind).
2. Your earned income was more than $15,700 ($17,550 if 65 or older and blind).
3. Your gross income was more than the larger of: a. $3,100 ($4,950 if 65 or older and blind), or b. Your earned income (up to $13,450) plus $2,250 ($4,100 if 65 or older and blind).
OR "You had net earnings from self-employment of at least $400."
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