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When you do NOT have any types of worldwide income then you would not have any reason file a 1040 income tax return for tax year 2009. Using the above enclosed information NO.

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

Simple Common Sense:

The only time you actually do WANT to file is when the IRS says you don't have to!

They don't do that because it's good for you. They do it because it is more likely to be good for them. Certainly if you don't have to file, NOTHING BAD, in fact only good things, can happen by doing so.

Federal Taxes are the same throughout the country. State tax laws are specific to each area.

Whether you have to file a tax return (or pay tax) depends, in part, on your filing status, deductions, amount & type ofincome. There are no such things as "start and stop" ages, not having to pay because of retirement or on social security or working from home or a student. It is all addressed as a matter of"how much TAXABLE income."

(Note: working isn't relevant either, as many people who don't work or are retired, or disabled, or old, or young, or in school, have income from many sources: savings, investments, etc.TAXABLE income is different than what you may otherwise think of as income. In most circumstances, you have to do many of the calculations needed to file a return, just to determine what taxable income may be).

Likewise, there are no special or fixed rates for retired, student, doctor, sanitation worker, President, convict...whatever. The amount of taxable income after applicable deductions and adjustments determines the rate applied to your particular situation. The rate, as well as the amount, you pay changes as the amount of income does.

You must file a tax return if you had net earnings from self-employment of $400 or more. This is your total self-employment income less the expenses paid in operating your trade or business, multiplied by 92.35%.

If you weren't self-employed (paid on a 1099 or ran your own business) then you would always want to file a return to claim the amount withheld and shown on your W-2, which with lower incomes will always be refunded to you.

If you are an individual who may be claimed as a dependent on another person's return, you are subject to specific filing requirements. Refer to the instructions in your tax package or refer to Publication 929, Tax Rules for Children and Dependents, or Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information, for the filing requirements for dependents. All available at www.IRS.gov

You must file a tax return if you received any amount of advance earned income credit payments from your employer during the year, or if you owe any taxes, such as:

  • social security tax and Medicare tax on tips or group life insurance,
  • alternative minimum tax,
  • tax on qualified retirement plans including an Individual Retirement Account, or other tax-favored account,
  • tax from recapture of an education credit, investment credit, low income housing credit, federal mortgage subsidy, qualified electric vehicle credit, or the native American employment credit.

Generally, you must file a tax return if you are a nonresident alien with income from sources in the United States. For more information on nonresident aliens, select Topic 851 at the IRS website.

Even if you are not required to file a tax return, file a return BECAUSE MANY, LOW INCOME PEOPLE HAVE MANY BENEFITS COMING THAT ARE KEYED TO FILING A RETURN. (Like stimulus checks).

Also, the Statute of Limitations for when the IRS can no longer ask you questions about your affairs for a year only STARTS to run when a return is filed. Not filing, and they can bug you, (and assess a tax) for forever!

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Who need to file a tax return?

eveyone who earns income above a certain level has to file a tax return


Do you have to file income tax on 11900.00?

Yes it is possible that you would be required to or want to file an income tax return for the tax year 2009. Go to www.irs.gov and use the search box for Do You Need to File a Federal Income Tax Return?Many people will file a 2009 Federal income tax return even though the income on the return was below the filing requirement. The questions below will help you determine if you need to file a Federal Income Tax return or if you need to stop your withholding so you will not have to file an unnecessary return in the future.The Internal Revenue Service is providing this information as a part of our customer service and outreach efforts to Reduce Taxpayer Burden and Processing Costs. Changing your withholding and/or not filing Unnecessary Returns will save both you and the government time and money.Even if you do not have to file a return, you should file one to get a refund of any Federal Income Tax withheld.To determine if you need to file a Federal Income Tax return for 2009 answer the following questions:


Do you have to file a tax return if you made less than 600.00?

Not if the 600 is all of your worldwide gross income and you are probably a qualifying relative dependent on another taxpayers income tax return you would not need to file a income tax return.


Should you file a US tax return if you are still claimed as a dependent on your parent's US tax return?

Yes, you must file a tax return, even if someone else claims you as a dependent, if you had earned income or interest. Most taxpayers who are claimed as dependents on someone else's return use form 1040EZ, especially if they claim the standard deduction and do not need to itemize deductions.


What if you do not file a tax return?

If you had no earned income, or you were, perhaps receiving SSI benefits as your only income, then there is no need to file a tax return. However, if you had earned income and make it a habit to not file, it will eventually catch up with you and could be the result of an audit and you owing the IRS.

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If i have no income do you need to file a return?

Yes


Who need to file a tax return?

eveyone who earns income above a certain level has to file a tax return


Your parents are 84 years old on Social Security both take IRA of 2000.00 a year for a total of 19400.00 per year do they need to file income tax return?

If they cannot be claimed as dependents and the amount they took out of their IRA was greater than or equal to their Required Minimum Distribution amount, then they do not have to file a federal return if their gross income was under $20,000. But they had no other income? No pension? No interest on bank accounts? State requirements vary by state. They may or may not have to file a state return.


Does your husband need to file taxes if he made 5200?

Yes it is possible that you would be required to or want to file an income tax return for the tax year 2009. Go to www.irs.gov and use the search box for Do You Need to File a Federal Income Tax Return?Many people will file a 2009 Federal income tax return even though the income on the return was below the filing requirement. The questions below will help you determine if you need to file a Federal Income Tax return or if you need to stop your withholding so you will not have to file an unnecessary return in the future.The Internal Revenue Service is providing this information as a part of our customer service and outreach efforts to Reduce Taxpayer Burden and Processing Costs. Changing your withholding and/or not filing Unnecessary Returns will save both you and the government time and money.Even if you do not have to file a return, you should file one to get a refund of any Federal Income Tax withheld.To determine if you need to file a Federal Income Tax return for 2009 answer the following questions:


Do you have to file income tax on 11900.00?

Yes it is possible that you would be required to or want to file an income tax return for the tax year 2009. Go to www.irs.gov and use the search box for Do You Need to File a Federal Income Tax Return?Many people will file a 2009 Federal income tax return even though the income on the return was below the filing requirement. The questions below will help you determine if you need to file a Federal Income Tax return or if you need to stop your withholding so you will not have to file an unnecessary return in the future.The Internal Revenue Service is providing this information as a part of our customer service and outreach efforts to Reduce Taxpayer Burden and Processing Costs. Changing your withholding and/or not filing Unnecessary Returns will save both you and the government time and money.Even if you do not have to file a return, you should file one to get a refund of any Federal Income Tax withheld.To determine if you need to file a Federal Income Tax return for 2009 answer the following questions:


Do you have to file a tax return if you made less than 600.00?

Not if the 600 is all of your worldwide gross income and you are probably a qualifying relative dependent on another taxpayers income tax return you would not need to file a income tax return.


Should you file a US tax return if you are still claimed as a dependent on your parent's US tax return?

Yes, you must file a tax return, even if someone else claims you as a dependent, if you had earned income or interest. Most taxpayers who are claimed as dependents on someone else's return use form 1040EZ, especially if they claim the standard deduction and do not need to itemize deductions.


What if you do not file a tax return?

If you had no earned income, or you were, perhaps receiving SSI benefits as your only income, then there is no need to file a tax return. However, if you had earned income and make it a habit to not file, it will eventually catch up with you and could be the result of an audit and you owing the IRS.


Do i need to file a Florida state income tax return?

Florida does not have an individual state income tax. They do have a corporate income tax.


Do I Filling annual tax filling form?

If you worked then you need to file an income tax return. If you have a business then you will also need to file a tax return in order to remain compliant.


If you expect a tax refund do you need to file an extension?

If you are due a refund it is not necessary to file for an extension to file your income tax return. An extension of time to file your income tax return is NOT an extension of time to pay any amount of income tax that would be due April 15 2010.


DoI need your dependents ss card to file your taxes or just the ss number?

When I file my income tax will I need my dependant's actual social security card or can I just give the filer the numbers When I file my income tax will I need my dependant's actual social security card or can I just give the filer the numbers