Do I need to file a tax return?

UNIVERSAL TAX PROFESSIONALS No ... Are you Self Employed ... What is your Filing Status Yes You need Moved Moved Single Head of Household to file if you Filing Sepa- rately Filing Separately earned $400 Both Under 65 One Spouse over 65 Both Over 65 Under 65 Sopuses Over 65 Over 65 Under 65 Qualifying Widow(er) with Dependant Child" You need to file if gross income is You need You need You need You need You need You need You need over to file if to file if to file if to file if to file if $3,950 to file if to file if gross income is gross gross gross income is gross income is gross income is gross income is income is income is over over over over over over over $11,700 $10,150 $12,300 $21,500 $22,700 $14,600 $13,050 Over 65 Under 65 Do I need to file a tax return? You need You need to file if to file if gross gross income is income is If you do not need to file a tax return, you may still want to file in order to take advantage of tax credits such as the Additional Child Tax Credit and the American opportunity credit. With these refundable credits, it is possible to get a refund even if you do not owe any taxes. Also, remember to check you state tax laws because your state tax thresholds may differ from federal tax laws. over over $16,330 $17,550 If you received HSA, Archer MSA, or Medicare Advantage MSA distributions you need to file a return. If you have more tax questions, send us an email at [email protected]. Check how the rules change if you can be claimed as a dependant on someone else's return.