topic Hi I worked in the US last year for about 3 months. My income was quite low and I’m wondering do you have to earn a certain amount of money before you pay tax? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Hi I worked in the US last year for about 3 months. My income was quite low and I’m wondering do you have to earn a certain amount of money before you pay tax?

barryr7 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 18:18:21 GMT

Yes - If your 2018 income is above the amounts listed bel...

IreneS — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 18:18:22 GMT

Yes - If your 2018 income is above the amounts listed below for your filing status, you must file a return. If your income is below the limits, you don't have to file.

Filing Status: Single

Under age 65: $12,000
65 or older: $13,600

Filing Status: Married filing jointly

Under age 65 (both spouses) - $24,000
65 or older (one spouse) - $25,300
65 or older (both spouses) - $26,600

Filing Status: Married filing separately

Any age - $5

Filing Status: Head of Household

Under 65 - $18,000
65 or older - $19,600

Filing Status: Qualifying widow(er)

Under 65 - $24,000
65 or older - $25,300

Thanks! If I earned under the $12,000 but I had tax withh...

barryr7 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 18:18:23 GMT

Thanks! If I earned under the $12,000 but I had tax withheld am I allowed claim this back?
If I was legally working in the US on a temporary visa and not a resident do you know if the above rules still apply?