For a federal return, it depends on the source of the income (whether it was earned or unearned income), whether the person was a dependent, and whether any of it came from self-employment.
See Tables 1,2,and 3 on pages 2,3, 4 of Publication 501:
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p501.pdf
The rules for state returns will vary by state.
But if this person had any taxes withheld from his wages or other payments, he should file a return even if he doesn't have to. That is because withholding almost never equals the actual amount of tax due and he might be owed a refund. If he doesn't file, he won't get a refund.
Does low income retiree need to file income tax?
Not if the 600 is all of your worldwide gross income and you are probably a qualifying relative dependent on another taxpayers income tax return you would not need to file a income tax return.
No, if you made anything less than $600.00 in one year then you do not need to pay taxes on that income. However, you should still file your taxes for that year.
If you are retired and are drawing Social Security, as long as you draw less than 50,000$ a year you do not need to file a tax return.
yes
Does low income retiree need to file income tax?
Not if the 600 is all of your worldwide gross income and you are probably a qualifying relative dependent on another taxpayers income tax return you would not need to file a income tax return.
No, if you made anything less than $600.00 in one year then you do not need to pay taxes on that income. However, you should still file your taxes for that year.
If you are retired and are drawing Social Security, as long as you draw less than 50,000$ a year you do not need to file a tax return.
Yes
yes
Absolutely. If you have more than $400 in income from self-employment (i.e. being a contractor) you need to file.
There is no need to file an income tax return if you had no income. That said, there was a year when senior citizens could claim a tax credit by filing even if they had not income so your question is valid. For 2010 though, as the rules stand today, you don't need to file.
Yes, college students need to file income tax if they have some manner of income during the year, such as from a part-time or summer job.
Yes. If there is a substantial change in income the order can be modified. You need to file a motion for modification at the court with jurisdiction.Yes. If there is a substantial change in income the order can be modified. You need to file a motion for modification at the court with jurisdiction.Yes. If there is a substantial change in income the order can be modified. You need to file a motion for modification at the court with jurisdiction.Yes. If there is a substantial change in income the order can be modified. You need to file a motion for modification at the court with jurisdiction.
According to IRS regulations, any income over $600 in a year must be claimed. It is highly suggested that a return should be filed even if there is less than that in income.
Yes you can file income taxes on $945.00 that you earned.