Do I have to file a Tax Return (children and other dependents)
Answer:
SINGLE and under age 65 then the Earned income must be more than $5,800 or Unearned Income greater than $950 or Gross Income greater than the larger of $950 or Earned income up to $5,500 plus $300.
SINGLE and age 65 or older or blind then the Earned income must be more than $7,250 or Unearned Income greater than $2,400 or Gross Income greater than the larger of $2,400 or Earned income up to $5,500 plus $1,750.
SINGLE and age 65 or older AND blind then the Earned income must be more than $8,700 or Unearned Income greater than $3,850 or Gross Income greater than the larger of $3,850 or Earned income up to $5,500 plus $3,200.
MARRIED and both people are under age 65 then the Earned income must be more than $5,800 or Unearned Income greater than $950 or Gross Income greater than the larger of $950 or Earned income up to $5,500 plus $300.
MARRIED and both people are over age 65 then the Earned income must be more than $6,950 or Unearned Income greater than $2,100 or Gross Income greater than the larger of $2,100 or Earned income up to $5,500 plus $1450.
SINGLE and age 65 or older or blind then the Earned income must be more than $7,250 or Unearned Income greater than $2,400 or Gross Income greater than the larger of $2,400 or Earned income up to $5,500 plus $1,750.
SINGLE and age 65 or older AND blind then the Earned income must be more than $8,700 or Unearned Income greater than $3,850 or Gross Income greater than the larger of $3,850 or Earned income up to $5,500 plus $3,200.
MARRIED and both people are under age 65 then the Earned income must be more than $5,800 or Unearned Income greater than $950 or Gross Income greater than the larger of $950 or Earned income up to $5,500 plus $300.
MARRIED and both people are over age 65 then the Earned income must be more than $6,950 or Unearned Income greater than $2,100 or Gross Income greater than the larger of $2,100 or Earned income up to $5,500 plus $1450.
