You may file a return if you
got a W-2 for 2016 and had federal income tax
withheld. If you file an income tax return, you may get a
refund.
You must file
a return if any of the following apply:
- You
earned more than $6,300.
- You
have more than $1,050 of unearned income. Unearned income is money that
you get without working, like interest and dividends.
- Your
gross income was more than the larger of (a) $1,050 or (b) your earned income
(up to $5,950) plus $350.
- You
had net earnings of at least $400 from your business or self-employment.
- You
had tax taken out of your paychecks and you want it back.
Create a new account . Click on How do I start another return in
TurboTax Online?
TurboTax Online
has a Free
version you may be able to use.
If you choose to complete an income tax return, it is important
that you choose the following options:
- Someone
else can claim me as a dependent on their tax return and
- And
this person will claim me on their 2016 tax return. See the screenshot
below.
To enter the W-2:
- Type W-2 in
the search bar and click search.
- Click
on Jump to W-2.
- Enter
the W-2 information.
For additional information, see IRS Publication 17 Chapter 1.
