Do children that work have to file taxes?

Question

would a child thats been working on and off for the past 4 years

if they do why dont children or there parents get in trouble when they dont do it

Answer 1

YES they do....but...if they make under a certain amount (different state to state) They might get all the with holdings back because they are students...but they need to still file.

Answer 2

If you mean does a child that is claimed as a dependent have to file a tax return--the answer is yes but ONLY if his earnings were over $5,150 for the year. I doubt very much that a child would earn anywhere near that if they are just working part-time jobs off and on. However, you can file a return just to get a refund of the federal taxes that were withheld on your paycheck--but you can only go back 3 years to file a return to claim a refund.

Answer 3

If a child works and makes income (not from self-employment) under $5150, they aren't required to file a tax return at all. If they make more than that, they have to file and pay taxes.

Answer 4

It depends on how much they make and their age - under 14, they can file with their parents unless they make over a threshhold (usually with interest income). - over 14, they usually file their own, but can still be claimed on their parents tax returns.

Answer 5

Their parents usually claim them.

Answer 6

they have to send the stuff in still. but the good news is that they usually get something back

Answer 7

sure, they get all their money that was taken in taxes back.

Answer 8

yup sorry