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ncasta1968
February 19, 2025
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Do I need to file income taxes when my only source of income is Social Security Retirement less than $25,000 and filed married jointly?

  • February 19, 2025
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    AnnetteB6
    February 19, 2025

    If you are filing a joint return with your spouse, then you also need to consider your spouse's income to determine whether you should both file a return.  If you do file a tax return reporting all of your income between you, be sure to include your Social Security income as part of the return.

     

    After you consider your spouse's income along with yours, take a look at the following information about filing requirements:

     

    Do I need to file a federal return this year?
     

     

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