Should I file my own taxes if I just moved out of my parents' house?

[Joshua-M]

Hello,

I had moved out of my parents' house last October (2017), and had since been living with friends in a rented house.  I am currently employed in a job since September (2017), which gives me a gross earning of about $2,500/mo.  

My question is whether I would need to file my own taxes, or is that still something I would leave to my parents?

Much thanks.

[DoninGA]

How old are you and were you a full time student in 2017?

[Joshua-M]

I am currently 25 years old, and I stopped being a full-time student by May 2017.

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

Since you are over the age of 23 and your gross income is $4,050 or more in 2017, then no one can claim you as a dependent.

You will need to file a tax return if your gross income in 2017 was at least $10,350.  Even if less, you should file a tax return to get a refund of the income taxes withheld from your wages, both a federal tax return and a state tax return (if your state has a personal income tax).