2018 tax returns are due April 15, 2019, but not everyone needs to file a tax return. Taxpayers most commonly need to file when they want a tax refund, when they earned more than the income threshold, or when they had self-employment income.
It’s best to figure out if you need to file a return early on during the tax season so you don’t need to scramble to get your return completed by Tax Day.
Income Thresholds
You need to file a return if your income was at or above the following amounts in 2018:
- $12,000 for single taxpayers
- $18,000 for heads of household
- $24,000 for married taxpayers who file joint returns
Taxpayers whose income exceeds the thresholds need to file regardless of whether they owe taxes or will receive a refund.
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