To determine if you need to file a federal return, see Tables 1, 2, 3 on pages 2, 3, 4 of Publication 501:
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p501.pdf
Each state sets its own rules which are usually different than the federal rules. See the instructions for your state tax forms or the web site of your state's tax department.
If you are not required to file and you had any tax withheld from your wages or other payments, you are almost certainly entitled to a refund. You will not get the refund if you don't file.
It is always better the file a return, even if you didn't earn the minimum. This year, filing was a requirement to get the economic stimulus payment in May.
If you are being claimed as a dependent on your parents or anyone else's return then you will have to file a tax return. If not then no you don't have to file a return.
$10,000
In your situation you probably would want to file the federal 1040 income tax return because you could possibly qualify for some of the tax credits if you qualify for them and IF this income is qualified earned income for the tax credit purpose.
Maybe. See Tables 1,2,and3 on pages 2,3,and 4 of Publication 501: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p501.pdf Even if the student does not need to file, he should file if he had any income tax withheld from his wages or other payments in order to receive a refund.
It is always better the file a return, even if you didn't earn the minimum. This year, filing was a requirement to get the economic stimulus payment in May.
Yes.
If you are being claimed as a dependent on your parents or anyone else's return then you will have to file a tax return. If not then no you don't have to file a return.
Yes.of course
Yes it is possible that as a full time student you would be required to file a 1040 federal income tax return
$10,000
hide the assets then file.
yes they can
In your situation you probably would want to file the federal 1040 income tax return because you could possibly qualify for some of the tax credits if you qualify for them and IF this income is qualified earned income for the tax credit purpose.
Maybe. See Tables 1,2,and3 on pages 2,3,and 4 of Publication 501: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p501.pdf Even if the student does not need to file, he should file if he had any income tax withheld from his wages or other payments in order to receive a refund.
File a lawsuit for the debt in the appropriate court.
How much tax is owed on a 1,000 US dollars prize in Texas depends on your tax bracket. You must include details of your winnings when you file your federal tax return.