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June 4, 2019
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If I claim my mom as a dependent does she need to file taxes? she made less than 3K in 2017.

  • June 4, 2019
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Employee
June 4, 2019
W-2 or 1099-MISC? Any other income, such as retirement?
Employee
June 4, 2019

Most likely your mother doesn't have to file her tax return.  Generally, if taxable income is less than the sum of the personal exemption and standard deduction for the tax year, no filing is required.

Do I need to file my own taxes if I'm a dependent? https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302185

Filing Requirements for Dependents https://www.irs.gov/publications/p17#en_US_2017_publink1000170430