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January 30, 2024
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child's income not carrying through to Massachusetts state return

  • January 30, 2024
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Trying to find an answer for this.  I have a UTMA account for my child.  The interest, dividends, and capital gains on this account exceeded the $1,250 by about $100.  I added it to my federal return and have an $11 tax payment due.  When I create my Massachusetts return the Child's Income does not carry over.  I am assuming I need to pay this tax to the state as well.  There is no way to add it in Turbo tax for the state return.  Will I need to file a tax return in my child's name individually with the state?  Looks like Turbo tax does not do this as it pulls all the info from the Federal Return.  It is a very minor amount, but would still like to file it if something is owed.  Appreciate any feedback.

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    January 30, 2024

    Your child is not required to file a Massachusetts tax return since his or her income in under $8,000, so you don't need to report her income. It is not included on your federal tax return, only the tax on your child's income. 

     

    Per the instructions to Massachusetts form 1:

     

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