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CapB
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Who must file a tax return?

Minimum taxable income for indivuals who must file income taxes:

Filing Status                        Age at December 31, 2016                  Must file if gross income is
Single                                   Under 65                                                         at least $10,350
                                             65 or over  65                                                  at least $11,900
Married Filing Jointly            Both spouses under 65                                   at least $20,700
                                             Both spouses 65 or over                                 at least $23,200
                                             One spouse under 65                                      at least $21,950
Married Filing Separately     N/A                                                                  at least $4,050
Head of Household              Under 65                                                         at least $13,350
                                             65 or over                                                        at least $14,900
Qualifying Widow(er)            Under 65                                                         at least $16,650
                                             65 or over                                                        at least $17,900

See more on who must file a Tax Return FAQ below:

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

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CapB
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Who must file a tax return?

Minimum taxable income for indivuals who must file income taxes:

Filing Status                        Age at December 31, 2016                  Must file if gross income is
Single                                   Under 65                                                         at least $10,350
                                             65 or over  65                                                  at least $11,900
Married Filing Jointly            Both spouses under 65                                   at least $20,700
                                             Both spouses 65 or over                                 at least $23,200
                                             One spouse under 65                                      at least $21,950
Married Filing Separately     N/A                                                                  at least $4,050
Head of Household              Under 65                                                         at least $13,350
                                             65 or over                                                        at least $14,900
Qualifying Widow(er)            Under 65                                                         at least $16,650
                                             65 or over                                                        at least $17,900

See more on who must file a Tax Return FAQ below:

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

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