It depends.
You would have a filing requirement if you make more than the following amounts in gross income:
- $12,200 for Single
- $24,400 for Married Filing Jointly
- $5 for Married Filing Separately
- $18,350 for Head Of Household
- $24,400 for Qualifying widower
The only time I would recommend filing a return is to get a refund for any taxes withheld, but if you do not have to file, this is totally up to you.
I have included some additional information to help you determine if you have any filing requirements based upon your specific filing status.
Do I need to file a return
Gross income amount for dependents
If this questions is in regards to the stimulus payments, those guidelines have not been finalized yet. It is not advisable to file a tax return if you do not have a filing requirement.
Since the CARES Act is still working its way through Congress and has not been signed into law yet, there are some questions that can't be answered definitively at this time. Please check for updates with the links below.
Coronavirus updates from TurboTax
IRS updates for Coronavirus
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