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Do I need to file a tax return if I only had a income of less than $6000.00

That depends----if it was self-employment income---yes.  You are required to file a tax return if you had even $400 of self-employment income

 

 

If you have a W-2 and that was your only income--you do not "have" to file, but if tax was withheld, you can file to seek refund.

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JohnB5677
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Do I need to file a tax return if I only had a income of less than $6000.00

Probably not.  However, you will have to if.

 

  • You are a child dependent that earns unearned income is greater than $1,250 in 2023.
  • If you are self-employed.
  • Or if you wish to generate a refund for taxes that you paid.

Please see Does Everyone Need to File an Income Tax Return?   for additional information.

 

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