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by Nicki x3 on July 31st, 2007

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What makes you exempt from paying income taxes?

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  • by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed on July 31st, 2007

    Nelson - Jetpacking from bed

    Not having an income, or being your own religion (but there is paperwork involved)

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  • by loveschimps on July 31st, 2007

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    I wish I knew I am self employed its killer.

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  • by suroz on May 10th, 2011

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    In general, the Internal Revenue Service requires that most United States citizens file a federal income tax return. However, there are certain situations where an exemption from filing is granted. It is important to check with a tax adviser to verify if these guidelines apply to your situation.

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    In 2008, individuals who met certain income guidelines did not need to file federal income taxes. For those under age 65, the following gross income limits applied: if single, those earning under $8,950; if married and both spouses were under 65, $17,900; head of household, $11,500; and qualifying widower or widow with dependent child, $14,400. For those over 65, the income requirements for single filers was $10,300; for married and both over 65, $20,000, and if only one spouse was older than 65, $18,950; for head of household, $12,850; and for a widow or widower with dependent child, $15,450. Additionally, any married person filing separately was not required to file if earning less than $3,500.


    Child Under 19
    If an individual does not exceed a certain age and has income, he or she may not be required to file a return. For example, in the case of a child under the age of 19 (under 24 if a full-time student) the child's income can be included on the parents' tax return. Otherwise, the child would be required to file his or her own individual return.


    Nonresident Alien
    A nonresident alien in the United States is exempt from filing income taxes in certain situations. For example, a nonresident student or teacher who has no income from tips, wages, scholarships, grant or dividends does not have to file a return.


    Self-Employed
    Self-employed individuals do not have to file a federal tax return only if their income is under the same threshold amounts that apply to employed individuals. Also, self-employed individuals do not have to file if net earnings were less than $400, or if church employee income is less than $108.28.


    Dependents
    Those considered dependents of another person do not have to file a return if certain conditions are met. For instance, if an individual is single and has earned income of less than $900, he or she would not have to file. The same would apply to a person who is considered legally blind.

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