2016 Filing Requirements Chart for Most Taxpayers
If you are a US citizen or resident alien you MUST file a return if your gross income was at least the amount shown in the last column.
IF your filing status is. . . |
AND at the end of 2016 you were*. . .
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THEN file a return if your gross income** was at least. . .
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Single |
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Head of household |
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Married filing jointly***
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under 65 (both spouses) |
65 or older (one spouse) |
65 or older (both spouses) |
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Married filing separately |
any age (if your spouse itemizes deductions) |
$4,050 |
Qualifying widow(er) with dependent child |
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