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Generally, dependents have to file a tax return when their income exceeds a certain amount for their age and filing status. Single or Married Filing Jointly under 65 must file when their earned income is over $5,450 for 2008 ($5,700 for 2009). Single dependent 65 and older has to file when their earned income is over $6,800 for 2008 ($7,100 for 2009). Married Filing Jointly 65 and older must file when their earned income is over $6,500 for 2008 ($6,800 for 2009).
There are also filing requirements based on unearned income and gross income. There are also four other conditions which require a dependent to file a tax return, including having net earnings from self-employment of at least $400.00 and receiving advance earned income credit payments from your employer.
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On this year's income tax can you file dependents?
You can always file dependents on your income tax return, as long as you have dependents living in your home that you are responsible for supporting financially.
If your dependents file tax returns can you still claim them?
Yes. Being claimed as a dependent doesn't prevent the dependent from filing a return. That also doesn't prevent you from still claiming them on your own return. The IRS gives guidelines for determining whether dependents are required to file tax returns. Also, even though dependents might not be required to file, they should file if tax was withheld in order to receive a refund of that tax.
Do people that have foster children have to file taxes?
People with children, foster or biological, can claim them as dependents which offers a substantial tax advantage, however they do still have to file their income tax return.
As a single person with 2 dependents and one job and no other source of income what tax return should you file?
1040A
Can a dependent file own tax return if claimed on parents' tax return?
Yes. The IRS has income guidelines for determining whether dependents are required to file tax returns. Generally, for 2008 income, dependents are required to file if single under 65 with earned income of over $5,450 ($5,700 for 2009) or if married under 65 with earned income of over $6,800 ($7,100 for 2008). Even if your income is below the level requiring you to file, you should file if income tax was withheld from your earnings in order to receive a refund of that tax.
On this year's income tax can you file dependents?
You can always file dependents on your income tax return, as long as you have dependents living in your home that you are responsible for supporting financially.
If your dependents file tax returns can you still claim them?
Yes. Being claimed as a dependent doesn't prevent the dependent from filing a return. That also doesn't prevent you from still claiming them on your own return. The IRS gives guidelines for determining whether dependents are required to file tax returns. Also, even though dependents might not be required to file, they should file if tax was withheld in order to receive a refund of that tax.
Do people that have foster children have to file taxes?
People with children, foster or biological, can claim them as dependents which offers a substantial tax advantage, however they do still have to file their income tax return.
As a single person with 2 dependents and one job and no other source of income what tax return should you file?
1040A
How can I claim an education tax credit for my sons?
This would depend on whether or not they were dependents on your tax return? If so, you can file for the education tax credit but if they filed their own returns and aren't dependents on your return, then they are the only ones who can claim the credit. Whoever has the right should file a form 8863 along with their tax return in order to claim the credits. In order to complete this form you need the form 1098-T from their college or vocation school.
Can you claim dependents abroad on your tax return?
Yes you can.
Can a dependent file own tax return if claimed on parents' tax return?
Yes. The IRS has income guidelines for determining whether dependents are required to file tax returns. Generally, for 2008 income, dependents are required to file if single under 65 with earned income of over $5,450 ($5,700 for 2009) or if married under 65 with earned income of over $6,800 ($7,100 for 2008). Even if your income is below the level requiring you to file, you should file if income tax was withheld from your earnings in order to receive a refund of that tax.
I dont have the social security number for my dependents can I file?
You can file a paper return, but your claim will be rejected. You cannot efile. You can either file now without the dependents and file an amended return after you get the information or you can file an extension now and then finish when you get the information.
Should you file a US tax return if you are still claimed as a dependent on your parent's US tax return?
Yes, you must file a tax return, even if someone else claims you as a dependent, if you had earned income or interest. Most taxpayers who are claimed as dependents on someone else's return use form 1040EZ, especially if they claim the standard deduction and do not need to itemize deductions.
How many dependents can you claim on a tax return?
As many as legally qualify.
how can I file an amendment to my 2010 tax return.?
how can I file an amendment to my 2010 tax return?
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