Requirement to File US Tax Return

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^*. . .

THEN file a return if your gross income^** was at least. . .

Single

under 65

65 or older

$10,350

$11,900

Head of household

under 65

65 or older

$13,350

$14,900

Married filing jointly^***

under 65 (both spouses)

65 or older (one spouse)

65 or older (both spouses)

$20,700

$21,950

$23,200

Married filing separately

any age (if your spouse itemizes deductions)

$4,050

Qualifying widow(er) with dependent child

under 65

65 or older

$16,650

$17,900

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