I’m under 19, should I file a tax return?

Many young people under the age of 19, including those who work, are included on their parent or guardian’s tax return. That’s called a “dependent.” 

Even if that’s the case, you may still benefit from filing a tax return if taxes were withheld from your paycheck. 

If you lived independently and paid all or most of your own expenses, you’ll definitely want to file to get back any taxes that were withheld from your paycheck, as well as any tax credits that you may qualify for.