Your child will have to file a tax return if they have more earned income than the amount of the year’s standard deduction. You might want to file for them anyway if they’ll receive a refund.

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 ...

Many top tax prep companies have a free tier for filers with a simple tax return, the most basic version you can file. A simple return is typically prepared using IRS Form 1040, with income from a ...