What is the cost to file if no income

[arthur42]

Hi.

Is filing with Turbo Tax still free if I didn't have any income?

Regards

[DoninGA]

If you received no taxable income of any kind in 2022 there is no reason to file a 2022 tax return.

[arthur42]

What if the individual has social security or erap or something else that may be considered income etc?

[CatinaT1]

You do not need to file a return if you only have social security and public assistance.

[arthur42]

Just to be clear did you mean even if the taxpayer received erap as a landlord (the taxpayer is not the tenant).

[DoninGA]

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@arthur42 wrote:

Just to be clear did you mean even if the taxpayer received erap as a landlord (the taxpayer is not the tenant).

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It is taxable income to the landlord.

IRS website - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/emergency-rental-assistance-frequently-asked-questions

Q4. I am a landlord and I have a tenant who qualifies for Emergency Rental Assistance. A Distributin...

A4. Yes. Emergency Rental Assistance is intended to help eligible households that require financial assistance to pay for rent, utilities, home energy expenses, and other related expenses, and the payments are excluded from income only for those households.  Rental payments you receive, whether from your tenant or from a Distributing Entity on your tenant’s behalf through an Emergency Rental Assistance program, are includible in your gross income.