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Gross income includes all income from worldwide sources you receive that is not tax exempt.

Single, under 65

Single, 65 or older

Special Circumstances

You must file a tax return if any of the following conditions apply:

• you owe any special tax to the IRS such as Alternative Minimum Tax, IRA tax penalties, or FICA tax on tips;
• you received any advance earned income tax credit payments from your employer;
• you had net earnings from self employment of at least $400;
• you are a non-resident alien with a U.S. business or tax liability not covered by tax withholding.

Even if you are not required to file a tax return, a tax return should be filed if you are entitled to a tax refund from the IRS of any tax that was withheld during the tax year, or if you are entitled to claim the earned income tax credit on your tax return.

Your filing status is based upon your marital and family situation. Your filing status will determine which tax rates apply to your taxable income. The filing statuses are:

Single, Married Filing Jointly, Married Filing Separately, Head of Household, and Qualifying Widow or Widower.

If more than one filing status applies to you, you may choose the one that will give you the lowest tax on your tax return.

If you don't receive your Form W-2 by January 31st contact your employer. If you don't receive your Form W-2 by February 15th contact the IRS for assistance at 1-800-829-1040.

Use IRS Form 4506 to get copies of returns or W-2s you filed.

There is a charge for each copy of the tax return for each tax period requested. You can get the information from a tax return (a transcript) and W-2s at no charge. You may request a tax return transcript by telephone, by personally visiting your local IRS office, or by using Form 4506.  

After the tax return request is filed with the IRS, you should allow up to 60 days to receive copies of tax returns, or 10 work days for a tax return transcript.

Maybe.  You may be able to report your child's income on your tax return. If you qualify, and elect to do so, your child will not be required to file a tax return

Yes, Unemployment is taxable and often taxpayers are surprised when they owe the IRS because of it.  You may have tax withheld from unemployment compensation. Use Form W-4V, Voluntary Withholding Request.

If you made a mistake on your tax return or missed taking some tax deductions/credits, you should file an amended tax return.

The tax form you use is Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.

If you file an amended tax return and owe additional tax to the IRS, or you are assessed additional tax by the IRS, you may also owe additional state income tax. The IRS shares it's information with most states, and visa versa.