If your dependent is required to file (see below thresholds) then yes they need their own TT account, (just a note that the downloaded version of turbotax to your computer allows unlimited returns to be filed with up to 5 e-filed and when you have multiple returns is often the more economical method plus it allows more functionality such as drill down within the return and what most superusers utilize). Your child will probably be free if it was just earned income and no deductions. There is also Turbotax Freedom edition on another platform https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301359
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 $1,050.
2. Your earned income was more than $12,000.
3. Your gross income was more than the larger of—
a. $1,050, or
b. Your earned income (up to $11,650) plus $350.
Yes. You must file a return if any of the following apply.
1. Your unearned income was more than $2,650 ($4,250 if 65 or older and blind).
2. Your earned income was more than $13,600 ($15,200 if 65 or older and blind).
3. Your gross income was more than the larger of—
a. $2,650 ($4,250 if 65 or older and blind), or
b. Your earned income (up to $11,650) plus $1,950 ($3,550 if 65 or older and blind).
Married dependents—
Were you either age 65 or older or blind?
No. You must file a return if any of the following apply.
1. Your gross income was at least $5 and your spouse files a separate return and itemizes deductions.
2. Your unearned income was more than $1,050.
3. Your earned income was more than $12,000.
4. Your gross income was more than the larger of—
a. $1,050, or
b. Your earned income (up to $11,650) plus $350.
Yes. You must file a return if any of the following apply.
1. Your gross income was at least $5 and your spouse files a separate return and itemizes deductions.
2. Your unearned income was more than $2,350 ($3,650 if 65 or older and blind).
3. Your earned income was more than $13,300 ($14,600 if 65 or older and blind).
4. Your gross income was more than the larger of—
a. $2,350 ($3,650 if 65 or older and blind), or
b. Your earned income (up to $11,650) plus $1,650 ($2,950 if 65 or older and blind).
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