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Dependents

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February 7, 2023
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I have a dependent 21 years old in college full time lived with me all year and did not contribute more than half of her living expenses. She did make over $20K last year in internships and part time jobs with Fed Tax withholding. Do I need to claim her income using form 8814?

VolvoGirl

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No. She has to file her own return.

You don't include their income on your return. It would only go on their return if they are required to file one. To file a separate return for your dependent you need to set up a new account. Online is only good for one return per account. You can use the same email address for 5 accounts. They can probably use the Free Edition. How to start a new online return
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-start-another-return-in-turbotax-online/00/25596

Be sure on their return they check the box that says they can be claimed on someone else’s return. If their only income is W2 and under 12,950 they do not have to file a return except to get back any withholding taken out.