Kathryn is 15 years old, a sophomore in high school, and lives with her parents. She had $200 in unearned income and earned $800 from her part-time job. Can she be claimed as a dependent?

YES She lives with her parents and they provide more than 50% of her needs (food, shelter, clothing)

Kathryn is 15 years old, a sophomore in high school, and lives with her parents. She had $200 in unearned income and earned $800 from her part-time job. Is she legally required to file a tax return?

NO Her unearned income was less than $1,300 Her earned income was less than $14,600 Her gross income ($1,000) was less than $1,300 Her gross income ($1,000) was less than her earned income + $450 ($1,250)

Kathryn is 15 years old, a sophomore in high school, and lives with her parents. She had $200 in unearned income and earned $800 from her part-time job. Should she file a tax return anyway?

YES She might get a tax refund from her part-time job

NO She earned less than $13,850

Yanely is 18 years old, is a high school senior, and lives with her parents. She earned $6,300 from her part-time job. She claimed EXEMPT on her W-4 on her first day of work. Can she be claimed as a dependent?

YES She lives with her parents who provide more than 50% of her needs (food, shelter, clothing)

NO She had a job and earned money

Yanely is 18 years old, is a high school senior, and lives with her parents. She earned $6,300 from her part-time job. She claimed EXEMPT on her W-4 on her first day of work. Is she legally required to file a tax return?

NO Her income was less than $14,600

YES She had a job and earned money

Yanely is 18 years old, is a high school senior, and lives with her parents. She earned $6,300 from her part-time job. She claimed EXEMPT on her W-4 on her first day of work. Should she file a tax return anyway?

NO She claimed EXEMPT on her W-4 so no income taxes were withheld and she won't get a tax refund

YES She earned money, so she should file

Ren is 21 years old and is a college senior. He lives at home with his parents and commutes to school. He earned $14,670 from his part-time job. Can he be claimed as a dependent?

YES He lives with his parents who provide more than 50% of his needs (food, shelter, clothing)

NO He is a college student and he has a job

Ren is 21 years old and is a college senior. He lives at home with his parents and commutes to school. He earned $14,670 from his part-time job. Is he legally required to file a tax return?

NO His job is only part-time and he is being claimed as a dependent by his parents

Tori is 20 years old, a junior in college, and lives with her parents. She has a graphic design side gig (self-employed) and her net earnings were $2,150. Can she be claimed as a dependent?

YES She lives with her parents and they provide more than 50% of her needs (food, shelter, clothing)

NO She is a college student and earns her own money

Tori is 20 years old, a junior in college, and lives with her parents. She has a graphic design side gig (self-employed) and her net earnings were $2,150. Should she file a tax return?

YES Her net earnings (self-employed) were more than $400

NO She earned less than $13,850

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Tim is 16 years old, a high school student, and lives with his parents. He earned $5,200 at his part-time job.
Can Tim be claimed as a Dependent?

YES

He lives with his parents and they provide at least 50% of his support (food, shelter, clothing)

If he has a job, he can't be a dependent

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Tim is 16 years old, a high school student, and lives with his parents. He earned $5,200 at his part-time job.
Is he legally required to file a tax return?

YES

He earned more than $14,600

He earned less than $14,600

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Tim is 16 years old, a high school student, and lives with his parents. He earned $5,200 at his part-time job.
Should Tim file a tax return?

YES

He may qualify to get a tax refund.

If he doesn't HAVE to file, he shouldn't file a tax return.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Jessica is 24 years old and lives in her own apartment. She earned $48,000 from her salaried position last year.
Can Jessica be claimed as a dependent?

YES

She is 24 years old.

She lives in her own apartment.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Jessica is 24 years old and lives in her own apartment. She earned $48,000 from her salaried position last year.
Is Jessica legally required to file a tax return?

YES

Her income was more than $14,600

Her income was less than $14,600

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Mason is 17 years old, a junior in high school, and lives with his parents. He had unearned income of $750.
Can Mason be claimed as a dependent?

YES

He lives with his parents

He had unearned income

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Mason is 17 years old, a junior in high school, and lives with his parents. He had unearned income of $750.
Is he legally required to file a tax return?

YES

He had income

His unearned income is less than $1,300

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Should They File a Tax Return? (2024)

Tim is 16 years old, a high school student, and lives with his parents. He earned $5,200 at his part-time job.Can Tim be claimed as a Dependent?

Tim is 16 years old, a high school student, and lives with his parents. He earned $5,200 at his part-time job.Is he legally required to file a tax return?

Tim is 16 years old, a high school student, and lives with his parents. He earned $5,200 at his part-time job. Should Tim file a tax return?

Jessica is 24 years old and lives in her own apartment. She earned $48,000 from her salaried position last year.Can Jessica be claimed as a dependent?

Jessica is 24 years old and lives in her own apartment. She earned $48,000 from her salaried position last year.Is Jessica legally required to file a tax return?

Mason is 17 years old, a junior in high school, and lives with his parents. He had unearned income of $750. Can Mason be claimed as a dependent?

Mason is 17 years old, a junior in high school, and lives with his parents. He had unearned income of $750. Is he legally required to file a tax return?

Mason is 17 years old, a junior in high school, and lives with his parents. He had unearned income of $750. Should he file a tax return anyway?

Kathryn is 15 years old, a sophomore in high school, and lives with her parents. She had $200 in unearned income and earned $800 from her part-time job. Can she be claimed as a dependent?

Kathryn is 15 years old, a sophomore in high school, and lives with her parents. She had $200 in unearned income and earned $800 from her part-time job. Is she legally required to file a tax return?

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Tim is 16 years old, a high school student, and lives with his parents. He earned $5,200 at his part-time job.
Can Tim be claimed as a Dependent?

Tim is 16 years old, a high school student, and lives with his parents. He earned $5,200 at his part-time job.
Is he legally required to file a tax return?

Tim is 16 years old, a high school student, and lives with his parents. He earned $5,200 at his part-time job.
Should Tim file a tax return?

Jessica is 24 years old and lives in her own apartment. She earned $48,000 from her salaried position last year.
Can Jessica be claimed as a dependent?

Jessica is 24 years old and lives in her own apartment. She earned $48,000 from her salaried position last year.
Is Jessica legally required to file a tax return?

Mason is 17 years old, a junior in high school, and lives with his parents. He had unearned income of $750.
Can Mason be claimed as a dependent?

Mason is 17 years old, a junior in high school, and lives with his parents. He had unearned income of $750.
Is he legally required to file a tax return?

Mason is 17 years old, a junior in high school, and lives with his parents. He had unearned income of $750.
Should he file a tax return anyway?

Kathryn is 15 years old, a sophomore in high school, and lives with her parents. She had $200 in unearned income and earned $800 from her part-time job.
Can she be claimed as a dependent?

Kathryn is 15 years old, a sophomore in high school, and lives with her parents. She had $200 in unearned income and earned $800 from her part-time job.
Is she legally required to file a tax return?