Major Tax Changes for Year 2011
Income Levels at Which Individuals Must File Tax Returns
The table below shows income levels at which individuals must file income tax returns (even though no tax is owed).
|
Filing Status |
2011 |
2010 |
2009 |
|
Single < 65 |
$9,500 |
$9,350 |
$9,350 |
|
Single 65 or older |
$10,950 |
$10,750 |
$10,750 |
|
Married, filing separately |
$3,700 |
$3,650 |
$3,650 |
|
Married, filing jointly, both spouses < 65 |
$19,000 |
$18,700 |
$18,700 |
|
Married, filing jointly, one spouse 65 or older |
$20,150 |
$19,800 |
$19,800 |
|
Married, filing jointly, both spouses 65 or older |
$21,300 |
$20,900 |
$20,900 |
|
Head of Household < 65 |
$12,200 |
$12,050 |
$12,000 |
|
Head of Household, 65 or older |
$13,650 |
$13,450 |
$13,400 |
|
Qualifying Widow(er) < 65 with dep. child |
$15,300 |
$15,050 |
$15,050 |
|
Qualifying Widow(er) 65 or older with dep. child |
$16,450 |
$16,150 |
$16,150 |
The income-level test applies to gross income and not to adjusted gross income.
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