How do I file my daughter work study w2 with my taxes?

[easye45]

Do I file my daughter work study w-2 with my w-2 from my employer?

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

No, you do not add your daughter's W-2 to your return.  She would file her own return and check the box "Someone else can claim (her name) on their tax return." 

[easye45]

Her work study earnings was  $920.00. No taxes where with help, federal or state.  Do she file this with her grant and scholarship 1098T? She is also a full time student.

[bluedeb]

She does not need to file a return. A dependent (under age 19, or under age 24 if a full-time student) has to file a Federal return if:

-  Income (W2) is over $6,300
- Self-Employment income is over $400 (1099-misc)
- Unearned Income (Interest or dividend income) is over $1,050
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[easye45]

So I can claim my 18 yr. Old daughter on my taxes and take the American opportunity credit or do I just skip all of that?

[bluedeb]

Since you are claiming your daughter you would enter the 1098-T form on your return.

From the IRS
Who Can Claim the Credit?

Generally, you can claim the American opportunity credit if all three of the following requirements are met.

•You pay qualified education expenses of higher education.
•You pay the education expenses for an eligible student.
•The eligible student is either yourself, your spouse, or a dependent for whom you claim an exemption on your tax return.

[easye45]

Bluedeb....Thank you for your help!

[bluedeb]

Your welcome!