I am a new permanet resident (Oct 2006) not working, do i need to file taxes for 2006?

Question

I was out of the country for 6 weeks and have not worked since landed.

Answer 1

If you had income during 2006 , regardless of source (working or investment , whatever) - then you need to file.
The 6 week absence is of no consequence.

But always go to the source for real info

http://www.irs.gov/