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jbmccubbin
February 24, 2020
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If dependent has no other income does he have to file return for money from scholarships

  • February 24, 2020
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linaj20201
February 24, 2020

Only if the scholarship amount meets the filing requirements under $1,100 as unearned income.

 

Hal_Al
Hal_Al
Employee
February 24, 2020

No, unless the scholarship amount is more than $12,200. 

 

While taxable scholarships are not technically earned income, that money is treated as earned income for purposes of calculating a dependent's standard deduction.  So, the student owes not tax if his income is less than $12,200.

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