You should always file a tax return. If your children are dependent upon you, yes, you would claim them on your taxes. There are many free tax services available to assist you with your questions and in filing out forms.
SSI
If SSI is the only income that you and your spouse, if married, receive then you will not be required to file an income tax return for the Federal Government.
no
Unfortunately no. You would have to had worked in the year 2008 to file taxes. In order to claim your children you would have to work and file taxes.
It depends on how much it is.
SSI
For 2010 I was separated from my wife. For the 2010 year she was on SSI. How should I file my taxes? I had to pay her doctor bills and other maintenance expences also. Can I file "head of household" with her as a dependent? or, should I file single?
No. But they can't claim themselves if they file. No. But they can't claim themselves if they file.
If SSI is the only income that you and your spouse, if married, receive then you will not be required to file an income tax return for the Federal Government.
Sure. Anyone can file a tax return if they want to. SSI benefits themselves are not taxable, but if you have other sources of income, they might be taxable. Whether or not you have any taxable income, you can file if you want to, but there may be little point in doing so.
can i file for my tithes if i am on ssi
no
Unfortunately no. You would have to had worked in the year 2008 to file taxes. In order to claim your children you would have to work and file taxes.
It depends on how much it is.
You will have to pay federal taxes on your Social Security benefits if you file a federaltax return as an individual and your total income is more than $25,000. If you file a joint return, you will have to pay taxes if you and your spouse have a total income of more than $32,000.
SSI is administered by Social Security and is funded by general revenues - taxes, etc.
I don't know full answer, but I am on SSI, and don't pay taxes.