This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.

In this episode you will learn:

• The Kiddie Tax applies to unearned income for children under 19, or under 24 if a full-time student.

• For 2025, the first $1,300 of unearned income is offset by the child's standard deduction and is tax-free.

• The next $1,300 of unearned income is taxed at the child's own marginal tax rate.

• Unearned income exceeding the $2,600 threshold is taxed at the parents' higher marginal rate using Form 8615.

• The election to use Form 8814 is only available if the child's income consists solely of interest and dividends and meets specific criteria.

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