You have two options:

1. You may file your income tax return without claiming your daughter as a dependent.
2. The other option is to file a Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.

Is it illegal to not file taxes as a minor?

Even if a minor’s income is less than the minimum threshold, the IRS sets other conditions that may require a tax return to be filed. A minor must file, for example, if he owes Social Security or Medicare taxes on tip income.

Can a parent not file a tax return for their child?

Parents can sometimes skip filing a separate tax return for their child. If a child would be required to file a tax return but his or her only income consists of interest, dividends and capital gains (unearned income), parents may elect to include the child’s income on their own tax returns and avoid a separate filing.

Can you get a child tax credit if you have no income?

However, the child tax credit would not be available to a person who earned nothing. It is only available to people who earned an income of $2,500 or more. IRS: What Is My FIling Status?

What should my child’s gross income be to file a tax return?

The child has unearned income (from investment interest, gains, et al.) above $2,100. The child has earned income above $12,350. Gross income is greater than the larger of $1,050 or earned income (up to $6,000) plus $350. Net earnings from self-employment are $400 or more.

Can a single person with kids file a joint tax return?

A single person with kids who doesn’t work because she has other sources of income must also file IRS returns and report non-wage income. In some cases, a person with kids who doesn’t work may be able to file a joint return with their spouse. This is often the most advantageous filing status.