Social Security benefits plus Medicare deduction total of $2,047 a month. Do I still have to file for income tax return?

clarin49 · ‎January 28, 2025

I am a widow now, no dependent and a 75 year old

MinhT1 · ‎January 28, 2025

If social security benefits are your only income, then you are not required to file a tax return.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎January 28, 2025

If Social Security is your only income, you are not required to file a tax return. If you have any other income like a pension, investment income, etc etc. you might need to file.

Who has to file?

http://www.irs.gov/uac/Do-I-Need-to-File-a-Tax-Return%3F

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Social Security benefits plus Medicare deduction total of $2,047 a month. Do I still have to file for income tax return?