Filing Options for Dependent Children Tax Returns

Our office will no longer be able to prepare dependent children’s tax returns at no cost. Most children’s tax returns are simple and can be prepared for free through several online tax providers.

For those dependents that do not meet the requirements to file a free return online, our office will continue to prepare those returns for a fee.

Definition of Dependent for Children

• Child under the age of 19
• Child between the ages of 19 and 23; the child must be a full-time student for at least 5 months of the tax year
• Cannot provide more than 1/2 of their own support

Online Tax Preparation Services that are free for Simple Dependent Returns:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/free-edition.jsp

https://www.hrblock.com/online-tax-filing/free-online-tax-filing

https://www.taxact.com/taxes-online/file-your-own-taxes/free-federal-tax-filing

Tips for preparing for a child’s return online:

• Click on Start your free tax return
• Create your account
• Enter the personal details of your dependent- name, SSN, DOB. There will be a question that asks if the taxpayer (child) can be claimed on another return. Answer Yes.

• Enter the income – W2 or 1099
• Review the tax return for accuracy. The box for being dependent should be checked on page 1 of form 1040.
• Check Diagnostics
• File the tax return
• Please keep a printed copy of the tax return. Free file will not allow you to access a copy later.

Free file only applies if your child has W2’s and/or 1099 Int/Div (no additional schedules or forms).

Privacy Policy: The privacy of your client information has always been important to J. Marc Lewis & Associates, LLC, and we have always been bound by professional standards of confidentiality. However, we are now required by law to formally inform you of our privacy policy. 

We collect nonpublic personal information about you that is provided by you or obtained by J. Marc Lewis & Associates, LLC with your authorization. This information may come from various sources, including information we receive from personal interviews, tax organizers, worksheets and other documents necessary to provide professional services to you. J. Marc Lewis & Associates, LLC does not disclose any nonpublic personal information about their clients or former clients to anyone, except as permitted or required by law, or when necessary to process transactions requested by a client. J. Marc Lewis & Associates, LLC restricts access to nonpublic personal information about you to members of our firm who need to know that information in order to provide you professional services. We retain records relating to the professional services that we provide you in accordance with accounting and government standards. J. Marc Lewis & Associates, LLC employs physical, electronic, and procedural security safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal information.

Your confidence and trust are important to us. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the privacy of your nonpublic personal information, please contact our office during normal business hours.