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To claim a refund of taxes paid.

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Q: Why would a taxpayer file a tax return if not required to do so?
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Can you file unearned on your taxes with 2 children?

If you are a dependent on another taxpayer's income tax return and you have 950 or more of unearned income you would be required to file a income tax return.


Can you file taxes at 17 years old?

Yes you can file a federal income tax return and if you had a employer and you were an employee if any federal income tax was withheld from your gross earnings wages it is possible that you could get a refund of some or all of the FIT that was withheld. It is possible that a taxpayer can meet the MUST FILE A FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN at any age. If you are a dependent on an another taxpayers income tax return and unearned income of more than 950 and would be required to pay some federal income tax on the amount. Or if your are a self employed taxpayer and have a NET profit from your business operation it is possible that you would be required to file a 1040 Federal income tax return.


You got a 1099-misc do you have to file tax return?

Yes you would be required to file a 1040 income tax return. A self employed taxpayer would be required to file an income tax return if business operation had a net profit of 400 and pay the social security and Medicare taxes that would be due plus any income tax that may be due after adding the net profit to all other gross income on the 1040 tax form and the amounts would be subject to income tax at the marginal tax rates.


Does an executor of a Will need to file taxes if the deceased received only social security?

If the decedent was not required to file a return then the executor is not really required to file that return. As an executor, I would suggest that you do file a tax return just so that you cannot be questioned by heirs latter for not doing so. It would not be very expensive to file the return, and it could save you lots of problems down the road.


How do you Paper File your PA State Tax Return?

There is a form that you are required to file when you paper file your PA state tax return.

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Can you file unearned on your taxes with 2 children?

If you are a dependent on another taxpayer's income tax return and you have 950 or more of unearned income you would be required to file a income tax return.


Why are there two 1040 federal tax forms?

If a taxpayer died before filing a return for 2012, the taxpayer's spouse or personal representative may have to file and sign a return for that taxpayer. A personal representative can be an executor, administrator, or anyone who is in charge of the deceased taxpayer's property. If the deceased taxpayer did not have to file a return but had tax withheld, a return must be filed to get a refund. The person who files the return must enter Deceased, the deceased taxpayer's name, and the date of death across the top of the return. If this information is not provided, it may delay the processing of the return.


Can you file taxes at 17 years old?

Yes you can file a federal income tax return and if you had a employer and you were an employee if any federal income tax was withheld from your gross earnings wages it is possible that you could get a refund of some or all of the FIT that was withheld. It is possible that a taxpayer can meet the MUST FILE A FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN at any age. If you are a dependent on an another taxpayers income tax return and unearned income of more than 950 and would be required to pay some federal income tax on the amount. Or if your are a self employed taxpayer and have a NET profit from your business operation it is possible that you would be required to file a 1040 Federal income tax return.


You got a 1099-misc do you have to file tax return?

Yes you would be required to file a 1040 income tax return. A self employed taxpayer would be required to file an income tax return if business operation had a net profit of 400 and pay the social security and Medicare taxes that would be due plus any income tax that may be due after adding the net profit to all other gross income on the 1040 tax form and the amounts would be subject to income tax at the marginal tax rates.


Does an executor of a Will need to file taxes if the deceased received only social security?

If the decedent was not required to file a return then the executor is not really required to file that return. As an executor, I would suggest that you do file a tax return just so that you cannot be questioned by heirs latter for not doing so. It would not be very expensive to file the return, and it could save you lots of problems down the road.


Which form does a taxpayer need to get an automatic 6 month extension to file their income tax return?

Form 4868


How do you Paper File your PA State Tax Return?

There is a form that you are required to file when you paper file your PA state tax return.


Do you have to file income tax for 2009 even if i didn't work and do i include my child?

When you have other sources of worldwide and no EARNED income that you worked for it could be possible that you would still be required to file a 1040 federal income tax return and pay some income taxes. A dependent on another taxpayer income tax return with unearned income interest, dividends, capital gains, rental income, taxable social security benefits, unemployment compensation, gambling winning and misc income, etc of more than 950 must file an income tax return and report all worldwide income on the 1040 tax return. A self employed taxpayer would be required to file an income tax return if business operation had a net profit of 400 and pay the social security and Medicare taxes that would be due plus any income tax that may be due after adding the net profit to all other gross income on the 1040 tax form and the amounts would be subject to income tax at the taxpayer marginal tax rates. The must file an income tax return requirement for the year 2009 would be in the 2009 1040 instruction book starting on page 7 through 9 and the book is available at the IRS gov website and using the search box for 1040 and choosing instructions. Filing Requirements Do You Have To File


When do you not have to file Federal Income tax?

No reportable taxable income to be entered on a income tax return would be a good start of not being required to file a federal income tax return.


Do retirees over 65 have to file income tax?

It depends on their income level. Retirees over 65 may have to file income tax if their income exceeds certain thresholds set by the IRS. Social Security benefits may also be taxable depending on the total income. It is recommended to consult with a tax professional for personalized advice.


Do you need to file taxes if none of your income was taxable like lets VA disability?

In that case NO you would not be required to file a tax return.


Should you pay income tax at 17?

Yes. Even at a younger age it is possible that you could be required to file a income tax return and pay some income tax. A dependent on another taxpayer income tax return with unearned income interest, dividends, capital gains, rental income, taxable social security benefits, unemployment compensation, gambling winning and misc income, etc of more than 950 must file an income tax return and report all worldwide income on the 1040 tax return. A self employed taxpayer would be required to file an income tax return if business operation had a net profit of 400 and pay the social security and Medicare taxes that would be due plus any income tax that may be due after adding the net profit to all other gross income on the 1040 tax form and the amounts would be subject to income tax at the taxpayer marginal tax rates. The must file an income tax return requirement for the year 2009 would be in the 2009 1040 instruction book starting on page 7 through 9 and the book is available at the IRS gov web site and using the search box for 1040 and choosing instructions. Filing Requirements Do You Have To File Click on the below related links