I made 7900$ this year. The rest of my income was child support and student loans. Do I need to file a tax return.

[jesslynnhenrique]

Thank you

[ChristinaS · Accepted solution]

No, unless-

• You are a dependent of another taxpayer. -or-
• The $7900 includes 1099MISC income and not just W2 -or-
• You received the Advanced Premium Tax Credit towards a Marketplace health plan -or-
• You have something else "unusual" which requires you to file

Were federal or state taxes withheld? You'd want to consider filing to get them back.

[ChristinaS]

If you have child support, that means you have a child... don't forget there are tax credits for children that can make filing worthwhile. Some of the $7900 needs to be from working for this to benefit you.