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In reply to the discussion: Bill Maher Asks: "When did the American dream become this pathway to indentured servitude?" [View all]JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)40. You are almost correct. If you have a very low income, you don't even have to file.
The minimum income required to file or efile a tax return for Tax Year 2012 depends on your income, age, and filing status. The minimum income levels for the various filing statuses are listed in the table below. If you earned below the minimum income for your filing status, you may not be required to file a Federal Tax Return. However, there are reasons why you may still want to file.
Filing Status Age Minimum Income Requirement
Single Under 65 $9,750
65 or older $11,200
Head of Household Under 65 $12,500
65 or older $13,950
Married Filing Jointly Under 65 (both spouses) $19,500
65 or older (one spouse) $20,650
65 or older (both spouses) $21,800
Married Filing Separately Any age $3,800
Qualifying Widow(er) with Dependent Children Under 65 $15,700
65 or older $16,850
Learn more about selecting a filing status.
http://www.efile.com/tax/do-i-need-to-file-a-tax-return/
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Bill Maher Asks: "When did the American dream become this pathway to indentured servitude?" [View all]
kpete
Oct 2013
OP
You are almost correct. If you have a very low income, you don't even have to file.
JDPriestly
Oct 2013
#40
They want most of us to die already. Starving preferred, as a starving person
LiberalLoner
Oct 2013
#9
They're answer is already being said out there. They claim she has an "entitlement mentality"...
Spitfire of ATJ
Oct 2013
#20
Bill's great. About 6 months behind Thom Hartmann, but better late than never. nt
navarth
Oct 2013
#31
People are finally realizing that Welfare and Food Stamps are not hand outs to the poor,
tecelote
Oct 2013
#32
Hey Bill. . .it happened January 21st, 1981. Look up what happened that day!
Nanjing to Seoul
Oct 2013
#46