[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-3333":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"3333","Do I enter my child's dividend income on my tax return?","No, do not enter any of your child's income on your tax return. If your child does need to file a tax return, then the child's income needs to be on the child's own separate tax return. However, most children do not need to file a separate tax return because their income is not high enough. See \u003Ca href=\"https://www.freetaxusa.com/taxes2025/formdownload?sid=11&form=f_filing_income_levels_dependents.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chart B\u003Cspan class=\"append_pdf\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/a> from the \u003Ci>Form 1040\u003C/i> instructions to figure out if your child needs to file a tax return.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nGenerally speaking, if the child did not have more than $1,350 in investment income, you do not need to file a tax return for the child. \u003Cbr> \u003Cbr>\nSee \u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=6259\"> Child's Investment Income\u003C/a> for more information.",1777391553843]