Question

Which of the following taxpayers must file a 2019 return? a. Amy, age 19 and single, has $8,050 of wages, $800 of interest, and $350 of self-employment income. b. Betty, age 67 and single, has a taxable pension of $9,100 and Social Security benefits of $6,200 (the Social Security benefits are wholly-tax exempt in this situation). c. Chris, age 15 and single, his a dependent of his parents. Chris has earned income of $1,900 and interest of $400. d. Dawn, age 15 and single, is a dependent of her parents. She has earned income of $400 and interest of $1,600. e. Doug, age 25, and his wife are separated. He earned $5,000 while attending school during the year.

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Solution: Answers are highlighted in yellow: As per year 2019 tax rules: Naming convention is not available, can be slightly different: Answer: Explanation: Because, her gross income is less than $12,200. Need not Need not Because, her gross income is less than $13,850 (12200+1650). Must file Because, his gross income is greater than his standard deduction. e.g. (1900+350) <(1900+400). d) Must file Because, her unearned income is over $1,100 and her total gross income exceeds her standard deduction. e) Must file Because his gross income is over 4200 (or 4150) and he is married and not living with his spouse.