Do I need to file a return if unmployment was my only income due to the tax break with unemployment?I didn't file last years and need to do this years depending on answer

emmyandrew · ‎March 23, 2022

FangxiaL · ‎March 23, 2022

If you are filing as single, and your unemployment benefit is over $12,550, then you are required to file a tax return. Especially if you have income tax withheld on the payments, you must file to receive any potential refund.

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FangxiaL · ‎March 23, 2022

If you are filing as single, and your unemployment benefit is over $12,550, then you are required to file a tax return. Especially if you have income tax withheld on the payments, you must file to receive any potential refund.

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Do I need to file a return if unmployment was my only income due to the tax break with unemployment?I didn't file last years and need to do this years depending on answer