Skip to main content
June 8, 2019
Solved

Income less than $1200, subject to withhold?

  • June 8, 2019
  • 3 replies
  • 0 views

My kid is going to work this summer, expecting to make less than $1200, so I'm understanding we don't have to report it to the IRS. What about W4, is this income subject to withhold?


    Best answer by SweetieJean

    Assuming he gets a W-2, he will owe neither Federal nor state taxes (unless he also has other types of income).  On his W-4, have him claim a large number of allowances (such as 10) to avoid withholdings.

    https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/2018-California-Tax-Rates-and-Exemptions.shtml#ifr

    3 replies

    Employee
    June 8, 2019
    Which state?
    June 8, 2019
    California. Thanks!
    Employee
    June 8, 2019

    Assuming he gets a W-2, he will owe neither Federal nor state taxes (unless he also has other types of income).  On his W-4, have him claim a large number of allowances (such as 10) to avoid withholdings.

    https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/2018-California-Tax-Rates-and-Exemptions.shtml#ifr