No income for 2022-need to file?

[Kyla88]

I earned no income in 2022. Do I need to file federal or California state taxes?

[Katherine S 63]

Great question.  The filing requirement for the Federal government is based on your standard deduction.  

For single taxpayers and those married filing separately, the standard deduction rises to $13,850 for 2023 (up $900 from the $12,950 in tax year 2022). The 2023 standard deduction for couples married filing jointly is $27,700 (up $1,800 from $25,900 in tax year 2022). For those filing head of household the standard deduction will be $20,800 for tax year 2023 (up $1,400 from $19,400 amount for tax year 2022).  There is more information here:  https://proconnect.intuit.com/taxprocenter/tax-law-and-news/irs-announces-tax-year-2023-changes-to-t...).

As for California,  I would recommend seeing if you need to file by going to Turbo tax and start your return and see if you owe or have a refund coming.  If both Federal and California are zero then just sign out and try again next year. 

Generally, you must file an income tax return if you’re a resident, part-year resident, or nonresident and:

• Are required to file a federal return
• Receive income from a source in California
• Have income above a certain amount

Military

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Should you file?

If you do not owe taxes or have to file, you may be able to get a refund.

• If you qualify for the California Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), you can get up to $3,417
• If you had money withheld out of your paycheck for state taxes, you may be able to get a refund

[rschule1]

Hi there:

If you do not have any income of any sort then you do not need to file tax returns. However, please review the below link as a guideline to taxable income. 

Taxable and non taxable income