- Individual citizens are not required to file an income tax return unless their gross income meets a specific threshold that is set by the IRS. For the 2010 fiscal year, citizens under 65 years of age were not required to file if they earned less than $9,350. For citizens over the age of 65, the threshold limit was $10,750. These figures are subject to change. Taxpayers should check with the IRS to obtain the income filing limits for the current year.
- As of 2010, three separate income categories exist for married couples who traditionally file joint tax returns. If both spouses are under the age of 65, the threshold for filing a return is $18,900 of combined gross income between the spouses. If one spouse is over the age of 65, the threshold raises to $19,800. If both spouses have reached the age of 65, the threshold increases to $20,900.
- Married individuals who intend to file their taxes separately are required to file if they earn more than $3,650 in gross income as of the 2010 tax year. Taxpayers who are considered to be the head of the household must file if they are under the age of 65 and earn at least $12,050 for the year or are over the age of 65 and earn $13,450 for the 2010 tax year.
- Widows and widowers who are unmarried with dependents will fall into one of two tax filing classifications. Those who are under the age of 65 must file an income tax return if they earn more than $15,050 in gross income during the 2010 fiscal year. Those who are over the age of 65 must file if they earn more than $16,150.
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