claimed dependent wanting to file taxes?

Question

I have a teenager who lives with me. I have claimed him on my taxes as a dependent. He does work a part time job and made less than than the $3300.00 as asked. can he still file his own taxes from his job?

Answer 1

He should file using Form 1040EZ, and claim zero exemptions. He will get his withholding back.

Answer 2

Sure, $3300.00 isn't enough to live on and he's still a dependent. If his employer took federal withholding, he may get some of that back because he made less than $5K. But there's no harm in him filing taxes, better he learn now anyway.

Answer 3

He can't claim himself as a dependent if you already have. You would need to file an amended return ASAP to avoid running into problems. You claiming him is a greater return than the money he would get back from his taxed anyway. Walk him through the tax process and show how much he'd get back - and do your taxes showing what you'd be getting back NOT claiming him. This way he can see the smarter path is for you to claim him, and he can do his taxes without claiming himself. (filing with 0 dependents) - maybe you can work something out and kick-back some of your return to him to make up the difference, you're still coming out on top this way.

Answer 4

Yes, he can file his taxes and exempt 0 so you can still claim him.

Generally, you may claim a dependency exemption for a qualifying child or a qualifying relative. Refer to Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction and Filing Information, for the definitions of a qualifying child and a qualifying relative. You may not claim a dependency exemption for an individual, however, if you are a dependent of another taxpayer.

Answer 5

Yes. He just won't be able to claim himself as an exemption on his return. While he doesn't have to, he should file to have any federal & state taxes that were withheld be refunded to him.

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