Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury

Publication 929 (2012), Tax Rules for Children and Dependents

For use in preparing 2012 Returns


Table of Contents

  • Publication 929 - Introductory Material
    • Reminders
    • Introduction
      • Ordering forms and publications.
      • Tax questions.
    • Useful Items - You may want to see:
  • Publication 929 - Main Content
    • Part 1. Rules for All Dependents
    • Filing Requirements
      • Earned Income Only
      • Unearned Income Only
      • Earned and Unearned Income
      • Other Filing Requirements
    • Should a Return Be Filed Even If Not Required?
    • Responsibility for Child's Return
      • Third party designee.
      • Designated as representative.
      • IRS notice.
    • Standard Deduction
      • Standard Deduction of Zero
    • Dependent's Own Exemption
    • Withholding From Wages
      • Exceptions.
    • Part 2. Tax on Investment Income of Certain Children
      • Which Parent's Return To Use
    • Parent's Election To Report Child's Interest and Dividends
      • Effect of Making the Election
      • Figuring Child's Income
      • Figuring Additional Tax
      • Illustrated Example
    • Tax for Certain Children Who Have Investment Income of More Than $1,900
      • Providing Parental Information (Form 8615, Lines A–C)
      • Step 1. Figuring the Child's Net Investment Income (Form 8615, Part I)
      • Step 2. Figuring a Tentative Tax at the Parent's Tax Rate (Form 8615, Part II)
      • Step 3. Figuring the Child's Tax (Form 8615, Part III)
      • Alternative Minimum Tax
      • Illustrated Example
  • Publication 929 - Additional Material
    • How To Get Tax Help
      • Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs).
  • Index
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