what should i include in my tax return
OVERVIEW. It may be easier and less expensive to include dependents' income on your tax return rather than have them file their own return-in certain circumstances. In certain situations, it may be easier and less expensive to include dependents' income on your tax return rather than have them file their own return.IRS rules are based on both the amount and type of the dependent's income.ncome levels required to file a return for those 65 and over or blind are higher. You do not include their earned income on your taxes. If they earned less than $6,200 in the year, they do not have to file a return, but may wish to do so to recover any withheld income taxes.