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June 6, 2019

Yes - It depends on your income, not the bottom line on your return.

If your 2018 income is above the amounts listed below for your filing status, you must file a return.  If your income is below the limits, you don't have to file.

Filing Status: Single

  • Under age 65: $12,000
  • 65 or older:  $13,600

Filing Status: Married filing jointly

  • Under age 65 (both spouses) -  $24,000
  • 65 or older (one spouse) - $25,300
  • 65 or older (both spouses) - $26,600

 

Filing Status: Married filing separately

  • Any age - $5

Filing Status: Head of Household

  • Under 65  -  $18,000
  • 65 or older - $19,600

Filing Status: Qualifying widow(er)

  • Under 65  -  $24,000
  • 65 or older - $25,300