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 of income. 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:
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!
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:
I get $12,000 per year social security. How much can i make at a job before i have to file a tax return
You have more money each month. If you receive social security disability (SSDI) you are allowed to earn up to a certain amount before it affects your benefits. If you receive Social Security after reaching the required age, you can make as much money as you want. You may have to pay taxes on some of that depending on the amount earned.
1200dollars
where can i get info on how much will i receive from social security when i retire at age 62 or how can get in touch with social security
When you file you will calculate the correct amount of taxes that you actually owe. If not enough was taken out, you will have to pay more. If too much was taken out, you will get a refund. Yes the tax you had withheld is taxable...the entire amount you receive, whether you put it in a savings account at the bank, or one with the IRS is taxable. Tax due isn't deductible from taxable income...that would be circular.
1500 per child
I believe the raise forpersons on disability is 3.9%. Persons on social security receive the 5.9%.
How much Social Security can I earn to where I do NOT need to file 1040s
Your spouse's income is not a factor.
Social security amount depends upon how much was earned during a lifetime.
If while receiving social security retirement benefits, I get married, can my wife receive thru me, and if so how much if my monthly check is, $1738.
My nephew is 16 years old and made $1000.00 last year. Does he have to file a return?