2017 Gross income requirements for each filing status are:
- Single: 10400 if under age 65. 11950 if 65 and older.
- Married filing jointly: 20800 if both under 65. ...
- Married filing separately — 4050 at any age.
- Qualifying widow(er) with a dependent child: 16750 if under 65. ...
- Head of household: 13400 if under 65.
Stay below the filing requirement then all your income is tax free.
