My 16 year old started work in 2021, earned $ 378.42, does she need to file a tax return?

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It depends. If the income was not self-employment income, then there is no need to file the return since the income is less than the standard deduction for single filers which is $12,550.

However, if the income was made through self-employment income then she needs to file a tax return.

Additionally, if the income was made through a job, while there is no need to file a return, if taxes were withheld then she can file her tax return to get that money back as a refund.