Even if a dependent does not meet any of the filing requirements discussed earlier, he or she should file a tax return if either of the following applies.

1. Income tax was withheld from his or her pay.
2. He or she qualifies for the earned income credit or the additional child tax credit. See the tax return instructions to find out who qualifies for these credits.

By filing a return, the dependent can get a refund.

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