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Question

My 16 year old worked under a 1099 for part of the year. Will she need to pay taxes on that?

Forum|Forum|1 year ago
January 31, 2025
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A minor who makes more than $400 (tax year 2024) in self-employment income will typically have to pay Social Security or Medicare taxes, regardless of their total earnings.

At What Income Does a Minor Have to File an Income Tax Return?

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This is income from self-employment. If your daughter is required to file a tax return, this income must be included on Schedule C. If the amount of net profit from self-employment is over $433, filing a tax return is required because self-employment tax must be paid.