At Jellison CPA, we see a common tax mistake occur often when children with jobs file their own tax return. Before your child files their tax return, have a discussion with them about whether you, the parents, will be claiming them on your taxes. A common tax error occurs when parents claim their child on their tax return and the child also claims himself/herself on their tax return.
Also, if your child files their tax return online, be sure to have them keep a paper copy for their records.