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I only had Social Security for income last year and the total was less than the standard deduction. I had no tax tax taken out, so do I still need to file a return?

 
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MaryK4
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I only had Social Security for income last year and the total was less than the standard deduction. I had no tax tax taken out, so do I still need to file a return?

No if Social Security was your only income in 2022, you are not required to file a tax return.

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MaryK4
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I only had Social Security for income last year and the total was less than the standard deduction. I had no tax tax taken out, so do I still need to file a return?

No if Social Security was your only income in 2022, you are not required to file a tax return.

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I only had Social Security for income last year and the total was less than the standard deduction. I had no tax tax taken out, so do I still need to file a return?

Thank you. 

I only had Social Security for income last year and the total was less than the standard deduction. I had no tax tax taken out, so do I still need to file a return?

Sorry. Forgot to ask how this affects filing a state return in Iowa. 

 

Thanks. 

CatinaT1
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I only had Social Security for income last year and the total was less than the standard deduction. I had no tax tax taken out, so do I still need to file a return?

No. You do not need to file a federal or state return.

 

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