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What is the minimum yearly income needed to file taxes?
You must file taxes if you earn the following amounts of income:
Self-employed, any age: $400
Children and Teens classified as a dependent: $5,700
Single, under 65: $9,350
Single, over 65: $10,750
Married, filing jointly, both spouses under 65: $18,700
Married, filing jointly, one spouse over 65: $19,850
Married, filing jointly, both spouses over 65: $20,900
Married, filing separately, any age: $3,650
Source: TurboTax Support website (related link below)
Even if you do not have to file, you should file to get money back if Federal Income Tax was withheld from your pay, which if you were an employee most certainly happened or you qualify for any of the following:
According to the IRS:
Whether you have to file a tax return depends, in part, on your filing status, age, and gross income.
A full 50% of the people who do not have to file actually get money back by doing so!
There really is nothing bad that can happen by filing, even if you don't need to, and in fact only good. (For example, the time limits for auditing and questioning starts as of filing, so if you don't file you can ALWAYS be questioned).
2007 1040EZ instructions state:
For most people if you are single you must file if your gross income was at least $8,750. If married filing jointly $17,500.
While these are the instructions for making estimated payments, they're good guidelines.
Simple Common Sense:
It really makes no difference since the only time you actually do WANT to file is when the IRS says you don't have to!
They don't do that because it's good for you. They do it because it is more likely to be good for them. Certainly if you don't have to file, NOTHING BAD, in fact only good things, can happen by doing so.
Federal Taxes are the same throughout the country. State tax laws are specific to each area.
Whether you have to file a tax return (or pay tax) depends, in part, on your filing status, deductions, amount & type ofincome. There are no such things as "start and stop" ages, not having to pay because of retirement or on social security or working from home or a student. It is all addressed as a matter of"how much TAXABLE income."
(Note: working isn't relevant either, as many people who don't work or are retired, or disabled, or old, or young, or in school, have income from many sources: savings, investments, etc. TAXABLE income is different than what you may otherwise think of as income. In most circumstances, you have to do many of the calculations needed to file a return, just to determine what taxable income may be).
Likewise, there are no special or fixed rates for retired, student, doctor, sanitation worker, President, convict...whatever. The amount of taxable income after applicable deductions and adjustments determines the rate applied to your particular situation. The rate, as well as the amount, you pay changes as the amount of income does.
You must file a tax return if you had net earnings from self-employment of $400 or more. This is your total self-employment income less the expenses paid in operating your trade or business, multiplied by 92.35%.
If you weren't self-employed (paid on a 1099 or ran your own business) then you would always want to file a return to claim the amount withheld and shown on your W-2, which with lower incomes will always be refunded to you.
If you are an individual who may be claimed as a dependent on another person's return, you are subject to specific filing requirements. Refer to the instructions in your tax package or refer to Publication 929, Tax Rules for Children and Dependents, or Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information, for the filing requirements for dependents. All available at IRS.gov.
You must file a tax return if you received any amount of advance earned income credit payments from your employer during the year, or if you owe any taxes, such as:
Generally, you must file a tax return if you are a nonresident alien with income from sources in the United States. For more information on nonresident aliens, select Topic 851 at the IRS website.
Even if you are not required to file a tax return, file a return BECAUSE MANY, LOW INCOME PEOPLE HAVE MANY BENEFITS COMING THAT ARE KEYED TO FILING A RETURN. (Like stimulus checks).
Also, the Statute of Limitations for when the IRS can no longer ask you questions about your affairs for a year only STARTS to run when a return is filed. Not filing, and they can bug you, (and assess a tax) for forever.
You can file for free at the www.irs.gov site too.
Self-employed, any age: $400
Children and Teens classified as a dependent: $5,700
Single, under 65: $9,350
Single, over 65: $10,750
Married, filing jointly, both spouses under 65: $18,700
Married, filing jointly, one spouse over 65: $19,850
Married, filing jointly, both spouses over 65: $20,900
Married, filing separately, any age: $3,650
Source: TurboTax Support website (related link below)
Even if you do not have to file, you should file to get money back if Federal Income Tax was withheld from your pay, which if you were an employee most certainly happened or you qualify for any of the following:
- Earned Income Tax Credit. The Earned Income Tax Credit is a federal income tax credit for eligible low-income workers. The credit reduces the amount of tax an individual owes, and may be returned in the form of a refund.
- Additional Child Tax Credit. This credit may be available to you if you have three or more qualifying children or if you have one or two qualifying children and earned income that exceeds $11,300. The Additional Child Tax Credit may give you a refund even if you do not owe any tax.
- Health Coverage Tax Credit. Limited to certain individuals who are receiving certain Trade Adjustment Assistance, Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance, or pension benefit payments from the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
According to the IRS:
Whether you have to file a tax return depends, in part, on your filing status, age, and gross income.
A full 50% of the people who do not have to file actually get money back by doing so!
There really is nothing bad that can happen by filing, even if you don't need to, and in fact only good. (For example, the time limits for auditing and questioning starts as of filing, so if you don't file you can ALWAYS be questioned).
2007 1040EZ instructions state:
For most people if you are single you must file if your gross income was at least $8,750. If married filing jointly $17,500.
While these are the instructions for making estimated payments, they're good guidelines.
Simple Common Sense:
It really makes no difference since the only time you actually do WANT to file is when the IRS says you don't have to!
They don't do that because it's good for you. They do it because it is more likely to be good for them. Certainly if you don't have to file, NOTHING BAD, in fact only good things, can happen by doing so.
Federal Taxes are the same throughout the country. State tax laws are specific to each area.
Whether you have to file a tax return (or pay tax) depends, in part, on your filing status, deductions, amount & type ofincome. There are no such things as "start and stop" ages, not having to pay because of retirement or on social security or working from home or a student. It is all addressed as a matter of"how much TAXABLE income."
(Note: working isn't relevant either, as many people who don't work or are retired, or disabled, or old, or young, or in school, have income from many sources: savings, investments, etc. TAXABLE income is different than what you may otherwise think of as income. In most circumstances, you have to do many of the calculations needed to file a return, just to determine what taxable income may be).
Likewise, there are no special or fixed rates for retired, student, doctor, sanitation worker, President, convict...whatever. The amount of taxable income after applicable deductions and adjustments determines the rate applied to your particular situation. The rate, as well as the amount, you pay changes as the amount of income does.
You must file a tax return if you had net earnings from self-employment of $400 or more. This is your total self-employment income less the expenses paid in operating your trade or business, multiplied by 92.35%.
If you weren't self-employed (paid on a 1099 or ran your own business) then you would always want to file a return to claim the amount withheld and shown on your W-2, which with lower incomes will always be refunded to you.
If you are an individual who may be claimed as a dependent on another person's return, you are subject to specific filing requirements. Refer to the instructions in your tax package or refer to Publication 929, Tax Rules for Children and Dependents, or Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information, for the filing requirements for dependents. All available at IRS.gov.
You must file a tax return if you received any amount of advance earned income credit payments from your employer during the year, or if you owe any taxes, such as:
- social security tax and Medicare tax on tips or group life insurance,
- alternative minimum tax,
- tax on qualified retirement plans including an Individual Retirement Account, or other tax-favored account,
- tax from recapture of an education credit, investment credit, low income housing credit, federal mortgage subsidy, qualified electric vehicle credit, or the native American employment credit.
Generally, you must file a tax return if you are a nonresident alien with income from sources in the United States. For more information on nonresident aliens, select Topic 851 at the IRS website.
Even if you are not required to file a tax return, file a return BECAUSE MANY, LOW INCOME PEOPLE HAVE MANY BENEFITS COMING THAT ARE KEYED TO FILING A RETURN. (Like stimulus checks).
Also, the Statute of Limitations for when the IRS can no longer ask you questions about your affairs for a year only STARTS to run when a return is filed. Not filing, and they can bug you, (and assess a tax) for forever.
You can file for free at the www.irs.gov site too.
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What if you have no income but have dependents do you need to file a tax return?
When you do NOT have any types of worldwide income then you would not have any reason file a 1040 income tax return for tax year 2009. Using the above enclosed information NO.… A dependent on another taxpayer income tax return with unearned income interest, dividends, capital gains, rental income, taxable social security benefits, unemployment compensation, gambling winning and misc income, etc of more than 950 must file an income tax return and report all worldwide income on the 1040 tax return. A self employed taxpayer would be required to file an income tax return if business operation had a net profit of 400 and pay the social security and Medicare taxes that would be due plus any income tax that may be due after adding the net profit to all other gross income on the 1040 tax form and the amounts would be subject to income tax at the taxpayer marginal tax rates. The must file an income tax return requirement for the year 2009 would be in the 2009 1040 instruction book starting on page 7 through 9 and the book is available at the IRS gov website and using the search box for 1040 and choosing instructions. Filing Requirements Do You Have To File ans Simple Common Sense: The only time you actually do WANT to file is when the IRS says you don't have to! They don't do that because it's good for you. They do it because it is more likely to be good for them. Certainly if you don't have to file, NOTHING BAD, in fact only good things, can happen by doing so. Federal Taxes are the same throughout the country. State tax laws are specific to each area. Whether you have to file a tax return (or pay tax) depends, in part, on your filing status, deductions, amount & type ofincome. There are no such things as "start and stop" ages, not having to pay because of retirement or on social security or working from home or a student. It is all addressed as a matter of"how much TAXABLE income." (Note: working isn't relevant either, as many people who don't work or are retired, or disabled, or old, or young, or in school, have income from many sources: savings, investments, etc. TAXABLE income is different than what you may otherwise think of as income. In most circumstances, you have to do many of the calculations needed to file a return, just to determine what taxable income may be). Likewise, there are no special or fixed rates for retired, student, doctor, sanitation worker, President, convict...whatever. The amount of taxable income after applicable deductions and adjustments determines the rate applied to your particular situation. The rate, as well as the amount, you pay changes as the amount of income does. You must file a tax return if you had net earnings from self-employment of $400 or more. This is your total self-employment income less the expenses paid in operating your trade or business, multiplied by 92.35%. If you weren't self-employed (paid on a 1099 or ran your own business) then you would always want to file a return to claim the amount withheld and shown on your W-2, which with lower incomes will always be refunded to you. If you are an individual who may be claimed as a dependent on another person's return, you are subject to specific filing requirements. Refer to the instructions in your tax package or refer to Publication 929, Tax Rules for Children and Dependents, or Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information, for the filing requirements for dependents. All available at www.IRS.gov You must file a tax return if you received any amount of advance earned income credit payments from your employer during the year, or if you owe any taxes, such as:social security tax and Medicare tax on tips or group life insurance,alternative minimum tax,tax on qualified retirement plans including an Individual Retirement Account, or other tax-favored account,tax from recapture of an education credit, investment credit, low income housing credit, federal mortgage subsidy, qualified electric vehicle credit, or the native American employment credit. Generally, you must file a tax return if you are a nonresident alien with income from sources in the United States. For more information on nonresident aliens, select Topic 851 at the IRS website. Even if you are not required to file a tax return, file a return BECAUSE MANY, LOW INCOME PEOPLE HAVE MANY BENEFITS COMING THAT ARE KEYED TO FILING A RETURN. (Like stimulus checks). Also, the Statute of Limitations for when the IRS can no longer ask you questions about your affairs for a year only STARTS to run when a return is filed. Not filing, and they can bug you, (and assess a tax) for forever!
When do you need to file income tax returns?
Federal income tax returns need to be filed by April 15. Most state tax returns also need to be filed by April 15 with a few exceptions. If you have not yet filed your tax r…eturn for 2008 or an earlier years, just do it now even though it's late. If any penalty applies, it will only get worse the longer you wait.
If you are on disability do you need to file income tax?
It depends on certain conditions. If you have a job, or if you have another earner in the family. Up to 85% of your Social Security can be taxed. If, however, SSDI is your o…nly income, then you don't have to file. Optionally, you send in a 1040EZ. On line 1 write $0 for wages, salaries, and tips. Add $0 on all lines to claim moneys. After the second year, the IRS normally sends a letter to the effect that you don't have to file until your income changes.
What is the minimum self employed monthly amount of self employed income you have to file taxes on?
Basically, if you make over $600 a year you must file...how much you pay is a different story...you'll likely pay nothing until you earn much closer to 12K a year. …Moreover, you'll probably get credits and money back if you do file, which is a reason to.
Do college students need to file an income tax return?
If you have earned income over $900 you do. If you have any w-2's or 1099's you have to file.
What is the minimum wage earnings to file an income tax?
As I, a non-professional understand it: $3,300 is the minimum to have to file if you work for an employer and get a W2. $400 is the minimum if you're self employed.… Also, if you're getting a tax refund, you MUST file. Most people advise filing taxes every year, even if you income is super-low, so that the IRS never has any extra reason to audit you.
Do you need to file tax return if you had no income?
You can download the instructions for filing from the IRS website (www.irs.gov). At the beginning is a "Who should file?" section that will tell you if you need to file or not…. If you literally had no income from any source, then you'll probably quickly discover you don't need to file. If you had a small amount of income, you may not need to file, though it may be beneficial to you to file anyway (the Earned Income Credit means you can get a tax refund in some cases even if you didn't actually pay any tax to be refunded). ans Simple Common Sense: The only time you actually do WANT to file is when the IRS says you don't have to! They don't do that because it's good for you. They do it because it is more likely to be good for them. Certainly if you don't have to file, NOTHING BAD, in fact only good things, can happen by doing so. Federal Taxes are the same throughout the country. State tax laws are specific to each area. Whether you have to file a tax return (or pay tax) depends, in part, on your filing status, deductions, amount & type ofincome. There are no such things as "start and stop" ages, not having to pay because of retirement or on social security or working from home or a student. It is all addressed as a matter of"how much TAXABLE income." (Note: working isn't relevant either, as many people who don't work or are retired, or disabled, or old, or young, or in school, have income from many sources: savings, investments, etc. TAXABLE income is different than what you may otherwise think of as income. In most circumstances, you have to do many of the calculations needed to file a return, just to determine what taxable income may be). Likewise, there are no special or fixed rates for retired, student, doctor, sanitation worker, President, convict...whatever. The amount of taxable income after applicable deductions and adjustments determines the rate applied to your particular situation. The rate, as well as the amount, you pay changes as the amount of income does. You must file a tax return if you had net earnings from self-employment of $400 or more. This is your total self-employment income less the expenses paid in operating your trade or business, multiplied by 92.35%. If you weren't self-employed (paid on a 1099 or ran your own business) then you would always want to file a return to claim the amount withheld and shown on your W-2, which with lower incomes will always be refunded to you. If you are an individual who may be claimed as a dependent on another person's return, you are subject to specific filing requirements. Refer to the instructions in your tax package or refer to Publication 929, Tax Rules for Children and Dependents, or Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information, for the filing requirements for dependents. All available at www.IRS.gov You must file a tax return if you received any amount of advance earned income credit payments from your employer during the year, or if you owe any taxes, such as:social security tax and Medicare tax on tips or group life insurance,alternative minimum tax,tax on qualified retirement plans including an Individual Retirement Account, or other tax-favored account,tax from recapture of an education credit, investment credit, low income housing credit, federal mortgage subsidy, qualified electric vehicle credit, or the native American employment credit. Generally, you must file a tax return if you are a nonresident alien with income from sources in the United States. For more information on nonresident aliens, select Topic 851 at the IRS website. Even if you are not required to file a tax return, file a return BECAUSE MANY, LOW INCOME PEOPLE HAVE MANY BENEFITS COMING THAT ARE KEYED TO FILING A RETURN. (Like stimulus checks). Also, the Statute of Limitations for when the IRS can no longer ask you questions about your affairs for a year only STARTS to run when a return is filed. Not filing, and they can bug you, (and assess a tax) for forever!
What is the minimum yearly income needed to file California state taxes?
for 2011 California AGI of $35659 or less
Do you need to file income tax on your retirement income?
Oh yes, being retired does not excuse you from paying taxes. Of course, you are probably in a lower tax bracket.
What is the minimum yearly income needed to file taxes in Ontario Canada?
anything as long as there were taxes deducted for the gov. you will most likely receive a refund
Do i need to file a Florida state income tax return?
Florida does not have an individual state income tax. They do have a corporate income tax.
Do deceased people need to file income tax?
A tax return does need to be filed on behalf of someone deceased for the year in which they died. This is usually done by the spouse, a family member, or an accountant or tax …attorney handling the person's estate.
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What is the minimum wage earnings to file state income tax?
Anyone can file. If you had any state income tax withheld from your wages or other payments and are not required to file, you can still file in order to get a refund. Peop…le who earn more than a certain amount or who earn certain types of income may be required to file. The point at which you are required to file is different for every state. Consult the instructions for your state tax forms or the web site of your state tax department to find out who is required to file.
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What is the minimum amount of self employed income you have to file taxes on?
$400.00 or more for non-church income and $108.28 for church employee income.
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What is the minimum yearly income in order to get your taxes refunded to you?
Your filing status would have an affect on this ans also and if you are a dependent on another individual taxpayers income tax return would affect the final numbers to. The am…ount that would be less than your standard deduction and exemption amount for your filing status and of course if you had some income tax withheld from your pay. Any of the amount above the your standard deduction amount and your exemption amount for the year would cause you to have income tax liability and this reduce the amount of any income amount that may have been withheld for the year.