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KurtL1
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Who files form 8615- the parent or the child?

 

Form 8615 is the form that calculates the tax for children who have unearned income and is filed on the child's return.

 

Form 8814 is the form where the parents’ elect to report the child’s interest and dividends on the parent's return.

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KurtL1
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Who files form 8615- the parent or the child?

 

Form 8615 is the form that calculates the tax for children who have unearned income and is filed on the child's return.

 

Form 8814 is the form where the parents’ elect to report the child’s interest and dividends on the parent's return.

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