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There is no special exemption for reaching age 72.

If you have sufficient income or owe taxes, then you have to file just like anyone else.

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Q: You have reached age 72 do you still have to file a federal tax return?
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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 get welfare from the state and no other income can you still do your taxes based on that?

Yes you can still file a 1040 federal income tax return but you would not have any reason to file one.


What states can you file a state return but not federal?

All of them.


Where can you file a free federal tax return?

You can file your federal tax return for free with the IRS. It's the preparation that places charge you for. If you have patience and a calculator, you can do it yourself for free.


Can you file two tax returns for the same year?

You can file one federal return. And you can file one return in each state. If you made a mistake or left something out, you have to file what is called an "amended return."


How old do you have to be to file income taxes?

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.


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.


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.


i forgot about my tax return and havent file it can i still file?

You can still file your tax return, however, there may be some late fees for the late filing.


If you're on welfare can you file for taxes?

You can file a income tax return if you WANT to if the only worldwide income that you have is the welfare income amount. IF you do NOT have any other worldwide income to be reported on the 1040 federal income tax return you would NOT be required to file a 1040 federal income tax return.


Can you file a tax return from unemployment which you drew in another state?

Yes on your federal 1040 income tax return ALL of your gross worldwide income is REPORTED on the only1 federal income tax return that would be ALLOWED to file for the tax year.


If you dont owe any taxes will you be penalized for filing your federal income tax return after April 15?

Yes. You have to still file your return. You could be due a refund. Also, if you don't file by April 15, or file an extension, you could have to pay a penalty. It may lessen the amount you are refunded.