I make under 3k a year, do i need to evenfile? i am claimed asa dependant also will I get all the cash withheld? thanks
you don't need to file if you earn less than $7800-single, $15,600-married jointly, $3,050-married filing seperately, or $10,050-head of household. If your gross income was $3,050 or more, you cannot be claimed as a dependant unless you are under age 19 or a student under age 24. If you ARE claimed as a dependant, you MUST file if: your unearned income is over $750, your earned income was over $4,750 your gross income was more than the larger of $750 or your earned income (up to $4500) plus $250. If you do decide to file, you won't be able to take your full standard deduction, and a whole lotta other restrictions can come up. You need to talk to the person who is claiming you because you filing may screw up their return.
