If my child is under 18, do they need to file a tax return? If your child is under 18 and receives income, yes, they should file a tax return to re-coup any taxes the company may have withheld. By Hayley|2025-08-18T13:24:23-04:0018 August 2025|Tax Returns|Comments Off on If my child is under 18, do they need to file a tax return? Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookXRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTelegramTumblrPinterestVkXingEmail About the Author: Hayley