You need to file a federal return if half your Social Security plus your other income is $25,000 when filing single or head of household, or $32,000 when filing married filing jointly, $0 if you are filing married filing separately.
Who has to file?
http://www.irs.gov/uac/Do-I-Need-to-File-a-Tax-Return%3F
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