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The limit for the filing requirement in California is $17,693 but tax rate is 1% between 0 and $8,544. Do I owe taxes if I made 9000 in a year?

tnas — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 18:25:53 GMT

I am wondering if I owe state taxes in California if I made $9000 in one year. According to this site, https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/2018-California-Tax-Rates-and-Exemptions.shtml#itr, single individuals under age 65 do not have to file if they make less than $17, 693. However, I am confused by what this means, as the tax rate is 1% for the amount between 0 and $8544 and 2% for the amount above $8544 and less than $20, 255. What does it mean to not have to file? Does this mean I do not owe? If so, how do I interpret the tax brackets?

The amounts for 1% and 2% are for the taxable income. The...

Cindy0H — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 18:25:54 GMT

The amounts for 1% and 2% are for the taxable income. The California taxable income would be on form 540 line 19. The Individual Filing requirements are in the screenshot chart.

Thanks. Is my income 'taxable' if I am not required to fi...

tnas — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 18:25:55 GMT

Thanks. Is my income 'taxable' if I am not required to file? This is where I am confused. Based on the chart, as a single person younger than 65 with 0 dependents, I do not need to file unless my income is above 17, 693 (mine was 9000). Is it possible to owe tax without needing to file?

The chart is showing total income. If your total income i...

Cindy0H — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 18:25:59 GMT

The chart is showing total income. If your total income is $9,000, you do not need to file.

Does not having to file also mean that I do not owe taxes...

tnas — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 18:26:00 GMT

Does not having to file also mean that I do not owe taxes? Thanks

Yes.

Cindy0H — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 18:26:02 GMT

Yes.