Could a dependant who is not required to file their own tax return (due to a low income) still file one?
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neoone is correct.  Even if they arent required to file, a person can znd should file to get back any withholding.  The only difference is that, if someone else can clalim them, they cant claim their own personal exemption.  Only the Standard Deduction for their filing status.  If that Standard Deduction is more than they made, they get all Federal withholding back.
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I believe that you would have to wait for it to be sent to you as you cannot print out one yourself. However I just saw a commercial yesterday for H&R Block where you can get a loan for your refund without having your w-2's. You just take in your last paycheck of the year and they gather all of your info.
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You can file an income tax return with 0 income. \nThere are credits available if you qualify.  I did a turbo tax return for a single mother friend who made less than 10k 2 years ago in california.  She received child credit and low income credit got a 1000 tax return.  even if you have 0 it is good to claim with your state and the fed so that when you have future income IRS doesn't ask.
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Dependancy isn't age limited.... Its income limited.  I think that its 3,000 or 6,000 dollars.  If the person that you want to put as a dependant makes under that and you can prove that they lived with you for at least half the year and you provided for them, Then you can claim them regardless of their age.
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Are you sure that you can file an I-130 for a MARRIED child?  He's no longer dependent on you - according to the directions for the I-130 that's attached to the actual form, you cannot file for a married dependant.\n\nAnd for the person above me - on the rare occasion that I am on Yahoo! Answers, you are ALWAYS here.  Get a life and stop targeting legal immigrants with questions.  Either that, or offer some educated advice.
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lol, I'm with Teri. I would say contact a tax professional in the state that he will be filing and they should have those answers, as state tax laws vary state to state. Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance. :)
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A W-9 is required for tax withholding.  They can't pay you without one on file.
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i think you can file using a substitute w2 form but to be 100% sure you can call the IRS help line found in the 1040 instruction booklet.
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I was in that situation for a long time. I always made more, and so claimed the child myself. Do not file jointly, unless it's going to benefit you. The child earned income credit laws have changed (so my tax guy told me yesterday.) If you're single, you can file as head of household, and get the child earned income credit...and you might also be able to claim your partner as a dependant. My husband was able to claim me as a dependant when he was still my boyfriend. Don't be afraid to ask whoever does your taxes questions, and when in doubt, call the IRS 1-800-829-1040. Good Luck! -Vickie
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if you have dependents you may choose to claim them. you can also choose to claim just yourself which is a 1. if you claim 0 then you are claiming nothing so you will get less money back during the year, but a larger refund when tax time comes. if you claim a 1(or more), you will get more money during the year but you run the risk of having a bill at the end of the year.
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consider filing seperately.  The person without an income just won't have to file anything.  That'll show that their's only one income. You should probably talk to a tax professional to make sure though.
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It's not only the -amount- of income you earn that determines whether or not you have to file an income tax return. There are many factors. To see the requirements, follow the questionnaire at this link: http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96623,00.html\n\nRemember that even if you aren't required to file, sometimes it's in your best interest to file anyway, because you may be due a refund - sometimes much more than you think, if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit.
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Absolutely, if you are married, you can always file "married filing jointly," regardless of where you live or if you're seperated. There are no legal or tax problems with filing this way, so you don't have to be worried. \n\nUsually, people who are seperated want to file "married filing seperately" because they can't stand one another. Unfortunately for them, they can only possibly file seperately if they have lived in seperate residences for at least one full year.
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Go to IN.GOV It looks like you might if you are single with no dependents. Look under individual when you get to the web site. Then requirement to file. It tells you what the exemption amount is.
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If you can provide a physical address opposite of your parent's, maybe you could file independent.  Filing independently would probably decrease your efc number, which is the main part in determining how much, if any, Pell you are granted.  Also, having dependents benefits you too.  A spouse is not a definition of a dependent, by the way.  In Texas in order to receive the maximum amount of Pell money, you have to be enrolled in at least 12 full time hours and have a low efc number.  There is a way you can determine your efc number by using the efc formula.  I'm not certain which web address it is, but maybe you can type in the words efc formula on the internet search to find it.  Good Luck.
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First of all, you NEVER add earned income from one person to another.  It doesn't matter how old she is, if she has earned income, you do NOT add it to your tax return.  In fact, the only time you add income from your child to your tax return is when they have unearned income (interest, dividends, sale of stock, etc.) over $850 AND your child is under 18.  As soon as your child hits 18, ALL of his/her income appears on their own tax return. (for 2005, these limits were $800 and "under 14", but I just read in the Wall Street Journal that the IRS is raising these limits to $850 and "under 18" for 2006).\n\nDo they have to file?  That depends on how much income and the type of income.  If their income is less than $850, then no.  If their income is over $850 but less than $5150 AND their unearned income is less then $250, then no.  (sorry for all the complicated rules...blame congress).\n\nBottom line, if all of your child's income is earned (W-2) and they earn less than $5150 (for 2006), then they do NOT have to file a federal tax return.  Should they file a tax return anyway even if their earned income is below $5150?  Yes if the amount in box 2 of their W-2 (arrives in late January) is more than what it would cost to file a return.  The amount in box 2 is what they had withheld and they would get all of this back if they earned $5150 or less in 2006.  If they earned more than $5150, they need to file regardless.  Their tax rate is independent of your tax rate.  The first $7,550 of income over $5,150 is taxed at 10%.  So, if they earned $8,000, their federal tax would be $285.  If they withheld $500 on their W-2 (box 2), they would be looking at a refund of $215.  When your child does his/her tax return (probably a 1040-EZ), make sure they check the "You" box on line 5 "Can someone claim you as a dependent?" if you are claiming him/her as a dependent on your return.\n\nWhatever you do, never add earned income from anyone else (except your spouse) to your tax return.\n\nAll of the above information is for the federal goverment.  Filing requirements for state tax returns vary from state to state.  Check with your state to see what their filing requirement is.  For Pennsylvania, the filing requirement is a measly $33 regardless if it is earned or unearned.  I've never done a state tax return where the child's earned income is taxed on the parent's return.
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The instructions on the W-4 are a guide. You would be single filing one if you're parents claim you as a dependent, single filing 2 if you live on your own.\nHowever, you can use the allowances claimed as a way to change the size of your refund/tax payment at tax time. If you like to get a refund at the end of the year and you had similar circumstances last year with the same filing status, follow the instructions. If you'd rather have the money in your paycheck and pay a large amount at tax time, increase the number of allowances.