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Go to the IRS gov website and use the search box for Do You Need to File a Federal Income Tax Return?
You can also go to the Do You Have to File section of the Form 1040 Instructions, Form 1040A Instructions, and Form 1040EZ Instructions to determine if you are required to file a tax return.
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%. For more details, refer to Topic 554, Self-Employment Tax.
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.
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:
- social security tax and Medicare tax on tips or group life insurance,
- alternative minimum tax,
- tax on qualified retirement plans including an Individual Retirement Account, or other tax-favored account,
- tax from recapture of an education credit, investment credit, low income housing credit, federal mortgage subsidy, qualified electric vehicle credit, or the native American employment credit.
Special filing requirements may apply to U.S. citizens who are residents of Puerto Rico or who have income from U.S. possessions. Refer to Publication 570 for additional information. Residents of Puerto Rico should select Topic 901.
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.
Even if you are not required to file a tax return, file a return if you are due a refund, because tax was withheld from any earnings..... AND BECAUSE MANY, LOW INCOME PEOPLE HAVE MANY BENEFITS COMING.
If you did not file a return for a previous year and you were required to do so, refer to Topic 153. If you need help determining which form to file, refer to Topic 352
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In bankructy can you still file income tax?
In bankrupcty you MUST still file income tax
Do I have to to file income tax returns for state of Maine if i filed a federal tax return and and have 0 adjusted gross income?
If you are a residentof Maine who is required to file a federal income tax return, you must file a Maine income tax return. If you are not required to file a federal return, but do have income subject to Maine income tax resulting in a Maine income tax liability, a Maine return must be filed. You do not have to file a Maine income tax return if you meet all of the following requirements: 1) your Maine taxable income is $2,000 or less, 2) you claim yourself as an exemption on your return, AND 3) you are not subject to the Maine Minimum Tax. However, you must file a return to claim any refund due to you.
If you have 3 children but no income for over a year Can you still file for taxes?
Yes you could still file a 1040 federal income tax return but if you do not meet the MUST FILE A INCOME TAX RETURN and you do NOT have any income.
If you have NO income must you file a federal tax form?
where do I file my federal tax form? I live in Montana and owe no money.
How old do you have to be to not file income tax?
Age is NOT one of the requirements of when you must file 1040 federal income tax return. As long as your are still breathing and have the required taxable income amounts you will be required to file a 1040 federal income tax return and pay any income taxes that may be due on the taxable amount of your income.
In bankructy can you still file income tax?
In bankrupcty you MUST still file income tax
Do you have to file income tax if you are age 83?
The age of 83 does not exempt someone from filing income taxes. Whether or not you need to file depends on your total income for the year, including social security benefits and retirement distributions. It is advisable to consult with a tax professional for personalized advice.
Over how much taxable income must I have to file a tax return?
How much must I make in taxable income to have to file a return?
Who must file a tax return?
An income tax return must be filed by anyone eligible for a tax refund.
Do I have to to file income tax returns for state of Maine if i filed a federal tax return and and have 0 adjusted gross income?
If you are a residentof Maine who is required to file a federal income tax return, you must file a Maine income tax return. If you are not required to file a federal return, but do have income subject to Maine income tax resulting in a Maine income tax liability, a Maine return must be filed. You do not have to file a Maine income tax return if you meet all of the following requirements: 1) your Maine taxable income is $2,000 or less, 2) you claim yourself as an exemption on your return, AND 3) you are not subject to the Maine Minimum Tax. However, you must file a return to claim any refund due to you.
If you have 3 children but no income for over a year Can you still file for taxes?
Yes you could still file a 1040 federal income tax return but if you do not meet the MUST FILE A INCOME TAX RETURN and you do NOT have any income.
How do you claim for foreign tax credit?
The tax must be imposed on you You must have paid or accrued the tax The tax must be the legal and actual foreign tax liability The tax must be an income tax (or a tax in lieu of an income tax) Tax Must Be Imposed on You You must use form 1116 to file.
If you have NO income must you file a federal tax form?
where do I file my federal tax form? I live in Montana and owe no money.
Can you file taxes for legal and medical bills if on SSI?
If you want to file a tax return YES you can. SSI (supplement security income) would not be taxable income that you would report on your 1040 income tax return. If you do NOT have any taxable worldwide income that you are required to report on your federal 1040 income tax return it would NOT benefit you to file a federal income tax return and you would NOT meet any of the MUST FILE A INCOME TAX RETURN requirement's. If you want to file a tax return YES you can.
How old do you have to be to not file income tax?
Age is NOT one of the requirements of when you must file 1040 federal income tax return. As long as your are still breathing and have the required taxable income amounts you will be required to file a 1040 federal income tax return and pay any income taxes that may be due on the taxable amount of your income.
Do you have to pay income tax on money earned while working after age 72?
Sure and you already know that you will have to do this. Age is NOT one of the requirements of when a person MUST FILE A INCOME TAX RETURN. When you have the amount of taxable income for your filing status to meet the MUST FILE A INCOME TAX RETURN you can be any age as long as you are still breathing you will be required to file your 1040 income tax return correctly and pay the amount of income TAX that may be due on all of your gross taxable worldwide income.
if my interest and dividend are less than $600 must I file in PA?
if my interest and divident are less that $600 and I have no income must I file PA state income tax.
