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If I am single and retired, with an unearned income that is less than $15,000 and received less than $6000 for playing for a church, do I have to file?

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June 1, 2019
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The money received from playing for a church is in another state and because I don't own a car I use a rental, can the rental amount be claimed? Having found I owe federal taxes, is there a tax credit that may reduce that amount?

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Best answer by Vanessa11_2

If you owe federal taxes, then yes, you will need to file.

If this is self-employment income then you will be able to claim the rental as a deduction. If this is work as an employee where you receive a W-2, you will not be able to claim it as employee business expenses are no longer deductible.

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Vanessa11_2

Employee

What kind of unearned income do you have?

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m2meAuthor

Social security and pension

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Vanessa11_2

Employee

Pension may be taxable. Is the $6,000 self-employment income?

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m2meAuthor

It's non-employee compensation. The pension amount was $739

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Vanessa11_2

Employee

If it's non-employee compensation, then yes, you need to file. It is over the $400 limit.

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m2meAuthor

I received a 1099. Is it possible to file as self-employed and retired?

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Vanessa11_2Answer

Employee

If you owe federal taxes, then yes, you will need to file.

If this is self-employment income then you will be able to claim the rental as a deduction. If this is work as an employee where you receive a W-2, you will not be able to claim it as employee business expenses are no longer deductible.

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