Do I need to File a Tax Return?

4/22/2019

It depends.

It depends on your filing status, your age and your income. See below:

Filing Status	Age	Gross Income
Single	Under age 65	$12,200
Single	At least age 65	$13,850
Married Filing Jointly	Both under age 65	$24,400
Married Filing Jointly	At least one spouse age 65	$25,700
Married Filing Jointly	Both at least age 65	$27,000
Married Filing Separately	Any age	$5
Qualifying Widow(er)	Under age 65	$24,400
Qualifying Widow(er)	At least age 65	$25,700
Head of Household	Under age 65	$18,350
Head of Household	At least age 65	$20,000

Notice that you can be any age and for Married Filing Separately with a Gross Income of $5.00

Also You need to File is any of the following apply:

If you owe special recapture tax like the homebuyer’s tax credit
Earned Household Employment Tax
If you owe the government for unreported tips tax
If you are Self Employed and net earnings is $400 or more (Income minus expense)

If you have any questions regarding this table please or any other tax needs, contact us.

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