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    pmishoe65 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 16, 2007, 08:25 AM
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    I file my taxes online and need to know how to file them this year since my 16yr old daughter has a job this year,does she file her own tax return and do I still claim her on mine?
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    Nov 16, 2007, 04:18 PM
    You BOTH will need to file a tax return.

    She files her own return, but does NOT claim her own exemption.

    You file your own return and claim her as a dependent.

    You MAY want to consider using a tax professional this time around, to make sure it is done correctly.
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