Do I have to file a tax return if I did not work in 2006?

Question

I did not work in 2006, but I have worked in prior years, so do I still have to file a return?

Answer 1

The requirement to file is based on your taxable income, age, and filing status, not whether you worked:

Here is are the gross income levels for required filing

Single $8450
over 65 $9700

Head of Household $10,850
over 65 $12,100

Married Filing Jointly $16,900
one spouse over 65 $17,900
both over 65 $18,900

Married Filing Separately $3,300

Qualifying Widow(er) $13,600
over 65 $14,600

Answer 2

It depends on the source and the amount of your income. If all your income came from wages, all of it is taxable. But you can exempt part of that from taxes. Some income is not taxable. Social security is generally not taxable, depending on any other income. Neither is life insurance proceeds, or court awarded damages in some cases. Child support is also not taxable. Some bond interest is not taxable.

You may be able to deduct an amoiunt from your taxable income with your Personal Exemption and you can deduct an amount with your Standard Deduction, which depends on your filing status.

Answer 3

The question is how much you earned from all sources. there are limits below which you do not have to file. Go to irs.gov and click on 1040 in the top left hand corner.

Answer 4

Did you have income whether you worked or not ?
Income tax covers all income , not just employment .

http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=118506,00.html

Answer 5

no you don't