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February 2, 2021
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If my wife and I did not had a job during 2020, do I still need to file tax return? Meanwhile, I am attending graduate school for part-time.

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Hal_Al
Employee
February 2, 2021

Usually the answer is no. But taxes are complicated. You may want to file to get the stimulus payment.  Unemployment compensation is reportable income. There are no refundable education credits for grad students.

For a firm answer, we need to know more about your situation.  Were you and/or your spouse somebody's dependent in 2019 and/or 2020?  If not, how do you support yourself?