MargaretMort Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJM Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcjenkins Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Even tho he is a minor, he can still sign his own return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargaretMort Posted January 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 My thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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