Who May Operate a Personal Watercraft (PWC) Those less than 14 years of age may not legally operate a PWC. Those 14 and 15 years of age may operate a PWC legally only if they have obtained a boating safety certificate and â¦.
For married dependents when either of you are over 65 or blind, you generally must file a federal income tax return if your unearned income was more than $2,300; your earned income was over $7,550; and your gross income was at least $5 and your spouse files a separate return and itemizes deductions.
Different rules apply if someone can claim you as a dependent on his tax return. You can't claim an exemption for yourself if you're a dependent, so you're limited to the amount of the standard deduction. You must file a return and pay taxes on income that exceeds $6,200 in 2014 and $6,300 for the 2015 tax year. This rule only addresses earned income, however. If you have unearned income, such as income from interest or investments, speak with a tax professional about the different rules that apply. Tax Breaks for Seniors