DO YOUR CHILDREN NEED TO FILE A 2011 TAX RETURN?   Check your children's need to file a 2011 tax return.  A return is needed if wages exceeded $5,800, the child had self-employment income over $400, or investment income exceeded $950. If the child had both wages and investment income, other thresholds apply. Contact us for more information or to answer any questions, please contact our office at (573) 686-3053.