I was in prison during all of 2017 however worked and earned maybe a total of $50 for the whole year. How do I file for this or do I even need to?

aroseberry1625 · ‎June 4, 2019

MaryK1 · ‎June 4, 2019

If that was your only income you do not have to file a tax return! Generally, you have to make more than $10,400 or if you have to pay self employment tax.

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MaryK1 · ‎June 4, 2019

If that was your only income you do not have to file a tax return! Generally, you have to make more than $10,400 or if you have to pay self employment tax.

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I was in prison during all of 2017 however worked and earned maybe a total of $50 for the whole year. How do I file for this or do I even need to?