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Level 5
March 6, 2022
Question

tax return for a minor

  • March 6, 2022
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My son earned just under $7000 working part time. He is 17 and in highschool.

He only had state taxes deducted - no federal.

When I put in all the info into turbo tax both federal and state say he qualifies for no refunds.

 

Do I still need to report via a income tax form being he is not entitled to a refund and earned less than $7000?

Is there a minimum he has to earn to be required to file taxes?

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    Level 2
    March 6, 2022

    I would file for your son.  He may be due a state refund.  Did he make any cash charitable contributions?  He may be eligible for a small refund if he did.

    Alumni - Champ
    March 6, 2022

    I would file anyway.  It might be helpful in the future for school or other loans.  Be sure he indicates that he can be claimed by someone else.