If I am getting a $5 Tax refund do I have to file?

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

technically if you're due a refund, you don't have to file.  but should there be an error and you actually owe, filing late will result in penalties and interest besides the taxes you owe.  

[fanfare]

Technically if you are required to file you have to file by the due date of your return, including extensions.

[fanfare]

try the IRS tool to find free filing.
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/jsp/wizard.jsp">https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/jsp/wizard.jsp</...>

If you don't want the five dollars, apply it to next year's tax.

[fanfare]

see IRS Pub 501 for who must file based on your income and circumstances.

Your refund has nothing to do with it.

[VolvoGirl]

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