Listen "95. Tax Filing Requirements for Your Dependents: When Children Need to File Returns"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textWe decode the confusing rules around when children and dependents need to file tax returns, covering both W-2 employment income and 1099 contractor payments.• Children with W-2 income under $14,600 (2024 standard deduction) don't need to file unless they want to claim a refund• Parents can still claim college students as dependents if providing over half their support• 1099-NEC income has a much lower threshold - children must file if they earned over $400• Self-employment taxes (15.3%) apply to 1099 income even when income tax doesn't• Always track and deduct business expenses to reduce taxable profit on 1099 income• Common deductions for teen workers include certification costs, mileage, and equipmentIf you found this episode helpful, we would really appreciate if you would share it with somebody that you know.Support the showCreate a STAN Store - Click here to try it out!Here's where you can find us! Shop our business guides!Our Instagram PageOur family page
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