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

Is this person 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 they file a tax return, even if it's not legally required?

Jessica is 24 years old and lives in her own apartment. She earned $48,000 from her salaried position last year. 

Can this person 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 this person 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 this person 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 this person 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 they file a tax return, even if it's not legally required?

Kathryn is 15 years old, a sophomore in high school, and lives with her parents. She had $200 in unearned income and earned $1,200 from her part-time job.

Can this person 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 $1,200 from her part-time job.

Is this person legally required to file a tax return?

Kathryn is 15 years old, a sophomore in high school, and lives with her parents. She had $200 in unearned income and earned $1,200 from her part-time job.

Should they file a tax return, even if it's not legally required?

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 this person be claimed as a dependent?

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 this person legally required to file a tax return?

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 they file a tax return, even if it's not legally required?

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 this person be claimed as a dependent?

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 this person legally required to file a tax return?

Tori is 20 years old, a junior in college, and lives with her parents. She has a graphic design side gig and her net earnings were $2,150.

Can this person be claimed as a dependent?

Tori is 20 years old, a junior in college, and lives with her parents. She has a graphic design side gig and her net earnings were $2,150.

Is this person legally required to file a tax return?