My mother in law is a 84 year old retired widow...she does not pay or owe any taxes and consequently is not due a refund...does she need to file a return?????

[Coleen3 · Accepted solution]

If she is below the filing requirement, then no.

For your info, the Gross income requirements for each filing status (If your income is below these, you don't need to file.)

• Single: $12,2000 if under age 65. $13,850 if 65 and older.
• Married filing jointly: $24,400 if both under 65. ...
• Married filing separately -- $5 at any age.
• Qualifying widow(er) with a dependent child: $24,400 if under 65. ...
• Head of household: $18,350 if under 65.