Unearned Income For children ages and 6

[needaanswer]

In 2018 my Grandchildren ages 5 and 6 received Unearned income from their deceased mother.  The yearly income totals were $2040 from Teacher's retirement and $2976 from Social Security for a yearly total of $5,016 per child.   It is my understanding that I need to file taxes for each child, is this correct?

Thank You

[Critter]

Correct.  Use one of the IRS FREE FILE options for their returns if you are NOT using a downloaded version already :  https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/

[needaanswer]

Thank you for the response.  Can I use their father's drivers license info?  I am stuck at this point as Turbo Tax is asking for their Drivers License or State ID info and I do not know how to proceed.

[Irene2805]

Yes, you can use their father's drivers license information since they don't have licenses of their own!

[needaanswer]

Thank you.