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My 17 year old son has earned income, do I include his income on my tax return?

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January 23, 2023
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His income does not meet the required income level for him to owe taxes on, but do I still need to report that he earned what he earned? Does it get included with my taxes or does he file his own? We still claim him as our dependent

TurboTax Deluxe Online

VolvoGirl

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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.

Filing requirements for a dependent
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/children-dependents/help/do-i-need-to-file-my-own-taxes-if-i-m-a-dependent/00/26111