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KatrinaB
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Do I need to file my income if it was $5400?

If it was income reported on a W-2, then you are not required to file since it is under the $12,000 threshold for 2018. If it is income reported on a 1099-misc form then you are required to file if your net income is $400 or more after expenses.

You may want to file a federal return whether or not you're required to if you had taxes withheld. 


State filing requirements may different than the federal filing requirements. Please check your state website to view your filing requirements.

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KatrinaB
Intuit Alumni

Do I need to file my income if it was $5400?

If it was income reported on a W-2, then you are not required to file since it is under the $12,000 threshold for 2018. If it is income reported on a 1099-misc form then you are required to file if your net income is $400 or more after expenses.

You may want to file a federal return whether or not you're required to if you had taxes withheld. 


State filing requirements may different than the federal filing requirements. Please check your state website to view your filing requirements.

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