CHILD FILING RETURN

[MargaretMort]

My 16 yr. old grandson has a lawn mowing business. He made enough money this year to require a tax return, owes only Social Security Tax. Not a problem doing the return. Question: Who signs the return? I am assuming he cannot because he is underage so, therefore, one of his parents will sign for him. Correct? Do I need to prepare POA for the parent?

Thanks for your help.

[RJM]

Margaret, as I recall, the minor can sign the return, or alternatively the parent can sign parent's name, followed by the phrase "parent of minor child". This should be in the 1040 instrux.

[kcjenkins]

Even tho he is a minor, he can still sign his own return.

[MargaretMort]

My thanks.