2646169
You'll need to sign in or create an account to connect with an expert.
MY DEPENDENT HAD A JOB
If your dependent has a W-2 for his after-school job, summer job, etc. you do not include the information on your own return. You can still claim your child as a dependent on your own return. He/she can file his own return for a refund of some of his withheld wages (he won’t get back anything for Social Security or Medicare), but MUST indicate on it that he can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return. (Supervise this closely or prepare it for him!)
If your dependent’s earnings were over $400 and were reported on a 1099Misc or 1099NEC then he must file a return and pay self-employment tax for Social Security and Medicare.
You might also want to use free software from the IRS Free File versions:
https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/
You do Not enter his earned income on your tax return. He can file his own tax return and indicate on his return that he can be claimed as a dependent.
However, if his income was employee wages reported on a W-2 he does not need to file a return since his income was less than $12,550 unless he had taxes withheld then he would want to file to get the taxes refunded.
Still have questions?
Questions are answered within a few hours on average.
Post a Question*Must create login to post
Ask questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.
rockypointlocal
New Member
user17538710126
New Member
sakilee0209
Level 2
chandlerfour
New Member
emailbroxas
New Member