Yes, you do. Although your income is excluded, if you meet the filing requirements, you would still need to file to show the government you do not owe.
2018 filing requirements for most people
- Single filing status: $12,000 if
under age 65. ...
- Married filing jointly: $24,000 if
both spouses under age 65. ...
- Married filing separately — $5 for all ages.
- Head of household: $18,000 if
under age 65. ...
- Qualifying widow(er) with
dependent child: $24,000 if under age 65.
