If i made under 6,000 and i will be claimed as a dependent, do i have to file taxes?

[HelenaC · Accepted solution]

If you are a dependent, single and under age 65, you do not have to file a federal income tax return if your only income is W-2 earned income and less than $6,300.

You may file, if you had federal withholding, to get a refund.

See the screenshot below.

Note: 1099-MISC or Self-employed persons. 

• If you are self­-employed in a business that provides services (where products aren't a factor), your gross income from that business is the gross receipts.
• If you are self-­employed in a business involving manufacturing, merchandising, or mining, your gross income from that business is the total sales minus the cost of goods sold.
• In either case, you must add any income from investments and from incidental or outside operations or sources.
• You must file Form 1040 if you owe any self­-employment tax. 

Check with your state department of revenue for their filing requirement.

See the screenshot below for filing requirements for Oregon.

[Information added 4-11-16 11:57 am PST]

[ashleypitzer]

What about state taxes?

[HelenaC]

What state are you in? Each state is different.

[ashleypitzer]

I'm in oregon. This is my first time doing my taxes and my grandparents are confused too. My grandma said she thought i shouldn't have to pay taxes if i earned under 10,000. No taxes were taken out of my first job but they are my second so I owe some taxes. Sorry if thats confusing

[BobB7]

If you had any 1099 or self employment income than you will probably be required to file and to pay tax..