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posted Apr 14, 2024 2:50:17 PM

Do I still have to file a tax return (federal or State of WV) if I've only received non-taxable workers' compensation (no other income) ?

I've been on workers' compensation nearing two years.  Last tax year I did receive a W2 (and filed) for the earned income prior to my injury; this tax year I've only been on workers' comp, and therefore I did not receive a W2... I'm not aware if it is still required to file under these circumstances.

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Expert Alumni
Apr 14, 2024 3:00:55 PM

No, you don't need to file a return - unless you have one of these uncommon situations:

 

  • You had $400 or more in self-employment net earnings (gross income minus expenses)
  • You had marketplace health insurance and you received advance payments for the premium tax credit
  • You (or your spouse if filing jointly) received health savings account, Archer MSA, or Medicare Advantage MSA distribution
  • You had wages of $108.28 or more from a church or qualified church-controlled organization that is exempt from employer social security and Medicare taxes
  • You owe any special taxes, including any of the following:
    • Alternative minimum tax
    • Additional tax on a qualified plan, including an individual retirement arrangement (IRA), or other tax-favored account
    • Household employment taxes
    • Social security and Medicare tax on tips you didn't report to your employer or on wages you received from an employer who didn't withhold these taxes
    • Uncollected social security and Medicare or RRTA tax on tips you reported to your employer or on group-term life insurance and additional taxes on health savings accounts
    • Recapture taxes