Yes, your daughter would file her own income tax return to get a refund. If your daughter got a W-2 for 2016 and had federal income tax withheld, she should file a federal income tax return to get money back (refund).
If your parents claim you as a dependent on their taxes, they claim certain tax benefits associated with having a dependent. As a dependent, you do not qualify to claim those tax benefits. However, you may still need to file a tax return if you have income.
Yes, you can claim your dependent child on your return if you answer all to the following: ... Your child may have a job and earn income, but that job cannot provide for more than 1/2 of their support. You need to be providing for more than 1/2 of their support even while they are working.
All dependent children who earn more than $12,550 of income in 2021 must file a personal income tax return and might owe tax to the IRS. ... However, even if your child earns less than $12,550 during 2021, it may be a good idea to file a tax return for them, because they could be eligible for a tax refund.
Generally, you can't include your dependent's income with yours on your tax return, although there are exceptions. If your income-earning dependents are required to file (or want to file in order to claim a tax refund or credit), they'll have to file their own tax return, separate from yours.
Definition of dependent children
They must be your child or stepchild, or a brother, sister, stepsibling or foster child. Descendants of these people also qualify, like your niece. They must have lived in your residence with you for at least half of the tax year.
If your dependent is claimed on your tax return, they may still be required to file an income tax return of their own. The requirements vary by filing status and age.
The federal government allows you to claim dependent children until they are 19. This age limit is extended to 24 if they attend college. If your child is over 24 but not earning much income, they can be claimed as a qualifying relative if they meet the income limits and/or if they are permanently disabled.
@Boahemaayaa - You cannot. If they were legally entitled to claim you then they can - not notice to you is required. By tax law, you are not entitled to claim yourself of another taxpayer *can* claim yiu whether they actually claim you or not.
Yes. You should be able to claim yourself as a dependent. However, if your parents have already filed a return claiming you as a dependent, then you might have problems when you file and claim yourself.
Certain relatives may qualify as dependents even if they don't live with you: Children (including legally adopted), stepchildren, foster children, or any of their descendants. Siblings, including half and step siblings. Parents and their direct ancestors (excluding foster parents)
Minor children are not exempt from IRS filing requirements. ... The IRS requires a 14-year-old to file a separate tax return from a parent if certain types and amounts of income are received during the tax year. Parents should make this determination for a minor child to ensure compliance with the tax law.
Earned income
Beginning in 2018, a minor who may be claimed as a dependent has to file a return once their income exceeds their standard deduction. For tax year 2021 this is the greater of $1,100 or the amount of earned income plus $350.
Your daughter will need to amend her tax return and not claim her exemption. This may result in a tax liability for her, or she may need to return part of her refund. This all needs to be done before taxes are due this year, April 17th. You may "paper file" your return and mail it.
Yes, a child under age 19 or a full time student under age 24 can still be claimed as a dependent regardless of the amount of income she has. ... Your child must be under age 19 or, if a full-time student, under age 24.
If your teenager worked a side gig, they will have to file taxes regardless of how much or how little they earned. The rules are the same regardless of the taxpayer's age.
Be under age 19 at the end of the tax year, or under age 24 if a full-time student, or any age if permanently and totally disabled. Live with you for more than half the year in the U.S.3.
You can claim someone older than 18 as a dependent if you meet the requirement of the law. ... “They do not qualify as a qualifying child dependent (if the 18 year-old is a college, this may be an issue for anyone other than a parent).
IRS rules regarding your age
As the table above indicates, individuals younger than age 65 must file if they make certain amounts. The earnings threshold amounts go up a bit for individuals 65 and up. For married couples that file separate tax returns, the earnings target is based on the age of the older spouse.
Can I claim someone as a dependent who's never lived with me? Yes. The person doesn't have to live with you in order to qualify as your dependent on taxes.
If you do not file a joint return with your child's other parent, then only one of you can claim the child as a dependent. When both parents claim the child, the IRS will usually allow the claim for the parent that the child lived with the most during the year.
Rather, if you are under 24 years old, your parents have the option to define you as dependent when filing their own taxes. Once you are over 24, you are officially considered “on your own.” Though there are some exceptions regarding those with disabilities who may require extra care beyond the age of 24.
If you're over 24, even if you're still in college, the IRS considers you to be independent and the same applies if you have ever had a child or been married.
Qualifying as an Independent Student
1 of the school year for which you are requesting financial aid. You are married or separated but not divorced. You are pursuing a graduate or professional degree. You have children and provide more than half of their financial support.