Minimum wage to file taxes

[mlord8113]

What is the minimum wage to report wages earned when filing jointly. My husband made over the cutoff for gross income but mine is under what you need to file separate.

[ChelsiE2 · Accepted solution]

For Married Filing Jointly you must file a Federal Tax Return if you had income of:

• Both spouses under 65, at least $20,600
• Both spouses 65 or over, at least $23,000
• One spouse under 65, at least $21,800

If you are Married Filing Separately, you must file a Federal Tax Return if you had $3,950 or more in income.

Please note: Generally, the advantages of filing Jointly far outweigh what you will receive if you file Separately.  This is true even if one spouse made very little.

For more information on filing requirements: 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302274

For more information on filing Joint vs. Separate:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288477