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posted Jun 5, 2019 5:00:21 PM

I made 7900$ this year. The rest of my income was child support and student loans. Do I need to file a tax return.

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Expert Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 5:00:22 PM

No, unless-

  • You are a dependent of another taxpayer. -or-
  • The $7900 includes 1099MISC income and not just W2 -or-
  • You received the Advanced Premium Tax Credit towards a Marketplace health plan -or-
  • You have something else "unusual" which requires you to file

Were federal or state taxes withheld? You'd want to consider filing to get them back.

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Expert Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 5:00:22 PM

No, unless-

  • You are a dependent of another taxpayer. -or-
  • The $7900 includes 1099MISC income and not just W2 -or-
  • You received the Advanced Premium Tax Credit towards a Marketplace health plan -or-
  • You have something else "unusual" which requires you to file

Were federal or state taxes withheld? You'd want to consider filing to get them back.

Expert Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 5:00:23 PM

If you have child support, that means you have a child... don't forget there are tax credits for children that can make filing worthwhile. Some of the $7900 needs to be from working for this to benefit you.