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You do not enter your child's earned income from wages reported on a W-2 on your tax return.
Your child is not required to file a tax return if their earned income reported on a W-2 was less than $6,300. If your child's W-2, for 2016 had federal income tax withheld, they may want to file a federal income tax return to get money back (refund). TurboTax Online has a Free version they may be able to use.
If your child chooses to complete an income tax return, it is important that they choose the following options:
You do not enter your child's earned income from wages reported on a W-2 on your tax return.
Your child is not required to file a tax return if their earned income reported on a W-2 was less than $6,300. If your child's W-2, for 2016 had federal income tax withheld, they may want to file a federal income tax return to get money back (refund). TurboTax Online has a Free version they may be able to use.
If your child chooses to complete an income tax return, it is important that they choose the following options:
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