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Question

Fike

Forum|Forum|4 years ago
February 18, 2022
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Do i need to file tax even i dont have income for 2021

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Level 15

You do not have to file a tax return if all of the following are true.

You had no income of any kind for the entire year.
You did not receive advance Premium Tax Credit for health insurance.
You did not receive advance Child Tax Credit payments.

Even if you are not required to file, you should file if you would be eligible for the Recovery Rebate Credit or the Child Tax Credit.

You can use the calculator at the following link on the IRS web site to see if you have to file a tax return.

Do I Need to File a Tax Return?

Level 15

Generally no, but if you qualify for the child tax credit or recovery rebate credit you should file even though you do not have income. See Does Everyone Need to File an Income Tax Return? - TurboTax.

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