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May 18, 2021
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Minimum Income to Claim

  • May 18, 2021
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What is the least amount you can earn in order to not claim it in taxes?

    Best answer by ColeenD3

    There is a filing requirement, based on filing status and age.

     

    Tax filing requirement (for dependents)

    The minimum income requiring a dependent to file a federal tax return. 2020 filing requirements for dependents under 65: Earned income of at least $12,400, unearned income (like from investments or trusts) of at least $1,100, or self-employment income over $400.

     

    For everyone else:

     

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    ColeenD3
    ColeenD3Answer
    Level 15
    May 18, 2021

    There is a filing requirement, based on filing status and age.

     

    Tax filing requirement (for dependents)

    The minimum income requiring a dependent to file a federal tax return. 2020 filing requirements for dependents under 65: Earned income of at least $12,400, unearned income (like from investments or trusts) of at least $1,100, or self-employment income over $400.

     

    For everyone else:

     

    aacitrinAuthor
    Level 2
    May 18, 2021

    Does the minimum for the married filing jointly apply as joint income or can it be assessed against the individual incomes?