Do I have a refund, and do I need to file.

[Coleen3]

There is no way to know if you have a refund until you enter all your information into the program and look. You must file if your income is over the filing requirement or your income is from self employment.

Single 

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

Married filing jointly

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

Married filing separately

• Any age $5

Head of household 

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

Qualifying widow(er) with dependent child

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