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jordanchagoya5
February 17, 2021
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If I acquired unemployment last year, why do I have to put in my parent's tax/social information for Form 8615 if I was living alone and paying for my own expenses?

  • February 17, 2021
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Form 8615 considers the unemployment benefits from 2020 as unearned income, but I am filing my return as an individual and not a dependent. Why do I need to put in my parent's information before filing my return?

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mglauner
February 17, 2021

Make sure you entered you indicated that you are NOT a Dependent in the Personal Info section and that your Birthdate is correct. 

 

If your only income is Unearned Income, and you are a certain age, you may need to file Form 8615.

 

Click this link for detailed info on Form 8615. 

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