Your aunt falls under the filing requirement for 2022. She would be allowed to make $4,400 and still be claimed. Review your answers to the questions in the program to make sure you didn't answer incorrectly.
Although filing reuirements differ depending whather you have earned income or unearned income, your aunt is not required to file.
Single dependents—Were you either age 65 or older or blind?
Yes. You must file a return if any of the following apply.
- 1. Your unearned income was more than $2,900 ($4,650 if 65 or older and blind).
- Your earned income was more than $14,700 ($16,450 if 65 or older and blind).
- Your gross income was more than the larger of:
- $2,900 ($4,650 if 65 or older and blind), or
- Your earned income (up to $12,550) plus $2,150 ($3,900 if 65 or older and blind)
