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Quick Answer. How much someone has to earn before being required to file a federal tax return depends on age and filing status, according to the IRS. For most taxpayers with a single filing status under 65 at the end of 2014, gross income must be at least $10,150. Continue Reading.
Generally, once you reach a certain income level, the law requires you to file. The amounts are adjusted annually for inflation. The income amounts also are based on taxpayer age on the last day of the tax year. Individuals younger than age 65 must file if they make certain amounts. The earnings threshold amounts go up a bit for older (65-plus) individuals. Regardless of age, the earnings target is the same for married couples who file separate tax returns. In most situations, your age for tax purposes depends on how old you were on the last day of the year.