Business & Finance Taxes

How to Know If I Need to File State Taxes

By Business & Finance Last updated Friday, May/31/2024

1). Determine your filing status for the tax year. Filing status' are single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, head of household and qualifying widower.
2). Calculate your adjusted gross income for the year. Adjusted gross income is any taxable income paid to you during the tax year, including any salaries, wages and tips.
3). Determine whether or not your adjusted gross income is more than the amount of the standard deduction of your filing status. Standard deduction amounts change yearly so you will need to check with the Internal Revenue Service to find out the amount of your standard deduction for the current tax year. If your adjusted gross income is less than your standard deduction you are not required to file a state or a federal income tax return.