Your age has nothing to do with it. Do you have taxable income? If your only income is Social Security you do not have to file. But if you also have retirement income from investments, IRA's or a 401K, etc. , pension income, rental income, etc. etc. you may need to file.
You must file a federal return if half your SS or RRTA benefits plus your other income exceeds
Single, HOH, or qualifying widower $25,000
Married filing Jointly $32,000
Married filing Separately $0
Who has to file?
http://www.irs.gov/uac/Do-I-Need-to-File-a-Tax-Return%3F
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