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 Josef Stevens|2021-07-13T08:47:13-04:0013 July 2021|Comments Off on If my child is under 18, do they need to file a tax return? Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmail About the Author: Josef Stevens