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How do I file for federal if I did not earn any taxable income last year?

spazoid247 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:25:13 GMT

I am a veteran and receive disability pay from the VA.

Re: How do I file for federal if I did not earn any taxable income last year?

DoninGA — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 20:16:37 GMT

You do not need to file a tax return since you do not have any reportable income.

However, if you did Not receive the 3rd stimulus payment in 2021 of $1,400 then you can file to get the Recovery Rebate Credit on the 2021 tax return.

Re: How do I file for federal if I did not earn any taxable income last year?

Vanessa A — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 20:22:25 GMT

If you are filing just to collect the stimulus payment, you will simply take the following steps:

Create an account
Fill out your personal info
Enter $1 for taxable interest (this is found in the income section under 1099-INT)
Continue through your return until the federal review section.
Enter $0 for the amount received (BE SURE YOU DID NOT RECEIVE THE STIMULUS FIRST)
continue through to submit your return.