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DeluxeXL t1_ja9c8jw wrote

If your son only had employment income, no business (including self-employment) income, no interest/dividend/capital gain/invesment income, and the total income was less than $12,950, he doesn't have to file unless he wants to get the tax withholding refunded back.

However, if he owes money, the above cannot also be true. One of the above must be false.

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No_Knowledge_5885 OP t1_ja9efne wrote

He was an actor for a summer theater group - that's where the $3K came from. They sent the 1099 NEC, which I guess means he has to claim it as self employed income? I'd never seen one of those forms before, which is why I'm confused.

I'll find a local tax person to help me - I thought this was something I could figure out online, but as it's a new area to me (taxes are just NOT my expertise) I'll consult someone to make sure it's done right.

Thanks for all the quick responses -- this is helpful.

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