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Katelyn Washington

Does Your Child Need to File a Tax Return This Year?

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If your child or children recently started working (or otherwise earning income), they may need to file a tax return this year — and they might need your help to do so. If your child is required to file, their income may impact your tax liability.

However, this isn't always the case. Parents can often file as they normally would before their child started working. So, can you?

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