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The minimum income required to file US. income taxes for tax year 2009 depends on your age and what your filing status is:

If single and under 65, you must file taxes if you earn $9,350.

If single and 65 or older, you must file taxes if you earn $10,750.

If married filing jointly, with both spouses under 65, you must file if you earn $18,700.

If married filing jointly, with one spouse 65 or older, you must file if you earn $19,800.

If married filing jointly, with both spouses 65 or older, you must file if you earn $20,900.

If married but filing separately, any age, you must file if you earn only $3,650.

If filing as head of household and under 65, you must file if you earn $12,000.

If filing as head of household and 65 or older, you must file if you earn $13,400.

If you are a qualifying widower with a dependent child and under 65, you must file if you earn $15,050.

If you are a qualifying widower with a dependent child and 65 or older, you must file if you earn $16,150.

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