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Do you have to file a tax return if you earned 6000.00 or less in 2009?
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Technically you are not required to file if you earned that amount working for someone else (self employed you would be required to file). However you will want to file your taxes for several reasons. First, there is the Making Work Pay credit that will allow you to receive up to $400 in a refund even if you did not have any taxes withheld. Second you will want to file to receive any money back that you paid into Federal taxes, you can not do that unless you file a return. Also, if you are over the age of 24 you may be eligible for Earned Income Credit which will allow you an additional refundable credit allowing you to receive a larger refund.
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What if your son is 17 years old and had earned 5000 during 2009 Does he have to file a tax return?
He is not required to file a return at that income level but if any taxes were withheld, he should file so that the gets a refund of the taxes he paid in for federal and state withholding.
If I'm married and my 2009 income is only 2000 do I need to file a tax return in 2010?
You probably aren't required to file a return. Generally, if you're Married Filing Jointly under age 65, you're not required to file a return if your gross income for 2009 is under $18,700. Although you're not required to file, you should file if you're eligible for certain credits, such as earned income or making work pay.
When do dependents have to file a tax return?
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.
What if you do not file a tax return?
If you had no earned income, or you were, perhaps receiving SSI benefits as your only income, then there is no need to file a tax return. However, if you had earned income and make it a habit to not file, it will eventually catch up with you and could be the result of an audit and you owing the IRS.
If you're 17 years old and earned 1500 income and you're claimed on your parents' return do you need to fill out a tax return?
No. For 2008 as a single dependent under 65 you only would be required to file if your earned income was over $5,450. For 2009 you only would be required to file if your income was over $5,700. Although you're not required to file, you should file anyway if any income tax was withheld from your earnings in order to receive a refund of that withholding.
If you are a teen earned 223.00 in 2009 and paid no federal income tax do you have to file federal income tax for 2009?
If you do not have any other income other than the 223 earned income and no federal income taxes were withheld and you are a dependent on another taxpayers income tax return you would not have any reason to file a income tax return for the tax year 2009.
What if your son is 17 years old and had earned 5000 during 2009 Does he have to file a tax return?
He is not required to file a return at that income level but if any taxes were withheld, he should file so that the gets a refund of the taxes he paid in for federal and state withholding.
If I'm married and my 2009 income is only 2000 do I need to file a tax return in 2010?
You probably aren't required to file a return. Generally, if you're Married Filing Jointly under age 65, you're not required to file a return if your gross income for 2009 is under $18,700. Although you're not required to file, you should file if you're eligible for certain credits, such as earned income or making work pay.
When do dependents have to file a tax return?
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.
What if you do not file a tax return?
If you had no earned income, or you were, perhaps receiving SSI benefits as your only income, then there is no need to file a tax return. However, if you had earned income and make it a habit to not file, it will eventually catch up with you and could be the result of an audit and you owing the IRS.
If you're 17 years old and earned 1500 income and you're claimed on your parents' return do you need to fill out a tax return?
No. For 2008 as a single dependent under 65 you only would be required to file if your earned income was over $5,450. For 2009 you only would be required to file if your income was over $5,700. Although you're not required to file, you should file anyway if any income tax was withheld from your earnings in order to receive a refund of that withholding.
If you are a dependent can you still file taxes?
Yes. A dependent can file a tax return for several reasons.One, they're required to file because of their income. For example, Single/Married Filing Jointly dependents under age 65 are required to file if any of the following apply.Your unearned income (interest and ordinary dividends, capital gain distributions, etc.) is over $900.00 for 2008 ($950.00 for 2009).Your earned income was over $5,450.00 for 2008 ($5,700.00 for 2009).Your gross income (earned plus unearned income) was more than the larger of $900.00 ($950.00 for 2009) or your earned income up to $5,150.00 ($5,400.00 for 2009) plus $300.00.Two, if they're not required to file, they still can file for a refund of tax that was withheld from their earnings.
When can you file for the 2009 income tax return?
January 18, 2010
Does a 16-year-old have to complete a tax return for 2008 if he began working in 2008?
Whether you're required to file a return generally depends upon your age, filing status, and income. For 2008 income, Single under age 65 with no dependents isn't required to file if your income is under $8,950 ($9,350 for 2009). If you're claimed as a dependent on your parents' or someone else's return, then you'd be required to file for 2008 if your earned income was over $5,450 ($5,700 for 2009). However, even if you're not required to file a return, you should go ahead and file if income tax was withheld from your earnings to receive a refund of that tax.
You were a full time student in 2008 and 2009 with no earned income can you still file for the American opportunity credit?
As a dependent on another taxpayers income tax return you would not be qualified to claim the education benefits.
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 tax form what do you pay on 5000.00?
Generally, Single under age 65 isn't required to file a tax return for earned income under $9,350 for 2009. A Single/Married Filing Jointly dependent generally isn't required to file for earned income under $5,700. The standard deduction for Single for 2009 is $5,700. Your income is zeroed out by your standard deduction. So you owe no taxes. Although you're not required to file, you should file in certain situations. One, you should file for a refund of any withheld tax. Two, you should file if you're eligible for certain credits (such as earned income, making work pay, etc.).
