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flt1 t1_j9ucc46 wrote

Not if the earning is less than the standard deduction (~$13k). If the earning had withholding (Eg not from bank interest but from a job), then if he/she wants the money returned a filing is needed

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dbhathcock t1_j9utcwb wrote

If minor received a W2 or 1099, the minor would still need to file, and would want to file, so he/she could get a refund on the taxes his/her employer was required to withhold.

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