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Whether you have to file a tax return depends on your filing status, age, and income. From the IRS website, listed below are the filing status, age, and amount of gross income that would require you to file.
1. Single, under 65, and your gross income was at least $7,200
2. Single, 65 or over, and your gross income was at least $8,300.
3. Married, filing a joint return, you and your spouse were both under 65, and your gross income was at least $12,950.
4. Married, filing a joint return, one spouse is 65 or over, and your gross income was at least $13,800.
5. Married, filing a joint return, both you and your spouse were 65 or over, and your gross income was at least $14,650.
6. Married, filing a separate return, and your gross income was at least $2,800, regardless of your age.
7. Head of household, under 65, and your gross income was at least $9,250.
8. Head of household, 65 or over, and your gross income was at least $10,350.
9. Qualifying widow or widower with a dependent child, you were under 65, and your gross income was at least $10,150.
10. Qualifying widow or widower with a dependent child, you were 65 or over, and your gross income was at least $11,000.
Unless you fall into one of the categories, there no need to worry! If you do fall into one of the categories, I recommend contacting the IRS at 800-829-1040. They are there to help you and can even make payment arrangements if necessary. If in fact you do not owe any past taxes, there are no penalties or fines.
On the other hand, even if aren’t required to file, it might be worth your while. If you are owed a refund, the only way to get it is to file.
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