If that was their only income, then they probably do not have to file a federal return. But remember both earned and unearned income counts.
State tax requirements vary by state.
But if they had any income tax withheld, they should file in order to get a refund.
If you have earned income over $900 you do. If you have any w-2's or 1099's you have to file.
Yes. The IRS has income guidelines for determining whether dependents are required to file their own 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.
Yes, they are required to file tax returns. Estates have assets and those assets may be earning income. That income is taxed.
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.
The estate of the deceased has to file tax returns.
If you have earned income over $900 you do. If you have any w-2's or 1099's you have to file.
Yes, felons are still required to file tax returns for the years in prison if they meet the income thresholds that require filing. Income earned while incarcerated is still taxable, and failure to file can result in penalties and legal consequences.
Yes. The IRS has income guidelines for determining whether dependents are required to file their own 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.
Yes. You have to pay taxes on both earned and unearned income. In tax language "earned income" means income from a job or self-employment. "Unearned income" is other income such as interest on your bank accounts or profits from investments. A sufficient amount of earned or unearned income requires you to file. Even if you do not have enough income to be required to file, you can still file. If you really want, you can even file if you have no income of any kind.
Yes you can file income taxes on $945.00 that you earned.
Yes, they are required to file tax returns. Estates have assets and those assets may be earning income. That income is taxed.
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.
The estate of the deceased has to file tax returns.
No. You may have to file 2 state income tax returns one resident state and one part year resident for this purpose.
Yes as long you have the necessary qualifying earned income.
Intrest made on income is income, and as such, should be reported on your 1040.
Where to file federal tax returns: http://www.irs.gov/file/index.html Where to file state returns: http://www.taxadmin.org/fta/link/forms.html