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dvreedy
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Filing required

I'm on social Security and owe no tax and will not get a refund. Do I still need to file a federal return?

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‎February 16, 2020 8:08 AM
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AnnetteB6
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Filing required

It depends on whether you received income other than Social Security benefits, your age, and your filing status.  

 

Take a look at the following TurboTax article for more information and use the table as a guide based on your income and filing status to determine if you are required to file a return:

 

Do I need to file a Federal return this year?

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