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How to add dependents w2

My daughter had a job in 2016 is there a way to add her W2?
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TomD8
Level 15

How to add dependents w2

You never add your child's W-2 to your own return.

Your dependent child must file their own return if their income meets any of the following criteria (2018):

  • their earned income (reported on a W-2) exceeds $12,000, or
  • their unearned income (interest, dividends, capital gains, etc.) exceeds $1,050, or
  • their business or self-employment net income (gross minus expenses) - usually reported in Box 7 of a 1099-MISC - is at least $400, or
  • their gross income (earned plus unearned) exceeds the larger of $1,050 or their earned income (up to $11,650) plus $350.

But even if their income falls below these filing requirements, they'll want to file their own tax return to get a refund of any federal or state taxes withheld from their paychecks.

>>If your dependent does file their own tax return, be sure they indicate on it that someone else can claim them as a dependent.

Also - states have their own rules as to who must file.  The filing threshold information above applies to federal returns, but not necessarily to state tax returns.

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.

How to add dependents w2

A return must be filed for year 2016 if the individual was single and had gross income greater than $10,350. IRS Publication 501.

How to add dependents w2

If the person is a dependent they HAVE to file if they make over only $6,300.  Becuase they don't get to take their own personal exemption of $4,050.  10,350-4,050=6,300.

How to add dependents w2

I apologize: that previous post was not meant to be published! I reread the question - it refers to a dependent, not an individual. Sorry if anyone was misled or confused!
jmil124--
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How to add dependents w2

I'm filing my w2 for just me and my wife  i  worked 2016

How to add dependents w2

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