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Should I file my own taxes if I just moved out of my parents' house?

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June 6, 2019
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Hello,

I had moved out of my parents' house last October (2017), and had since been living with friends in a rented house. I am currently employed in a job since September (2017), which gives me a gross earning of about $2,500/mo.

My question is whether I would need to file my own taxes, or is that still something I would leave to my parents?

Much thanks.

Best answer by DoninGA

Since you are over the age of 23 and your gross income is $4,050 or more in 2017, then no one can claim you as a dependent.

You will need to file a tax return if your gross income in 2017 was at least $10,350. Even if less, you should file a tax return to get a refund of the income taxes withheld from your wages, both a federal tax return and a state tax return (if your state has a personal income tax).

DoninGA

Employee

How old are you and were you a full time student in 2017?

J

Joshua-MAuthor

I am currently 25 years old, and I stopped being a full-time student by May 2017.

DoninGAAnswer

Employee

Since you are over the age of 23 and your gross income is $4,050 or more in 2017, then no one can claim you as a dependent.

You will need to file a tax return if your gross income in 2017 was at least $10,350. Even if less, you should file a tax return to get a refund of the income taxes withheld from your wages, both a federal tax return and a state tax return (if your state has a personal income tax).