Evanston Township, Cook County, Illinois. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Evanston Township was a civil township located in Cook County, Illinois. It included the city of Evanston, as well as part of Skokie.
The requirement to file federal taxes hinges not only on your income, but also the source of it. This applies to your salary or wages, and also to income from other sources, such as investments and the sale of property. Before you decide whether or not to file, consult a tax professional.
Here are some basic guidelines: 1  For single dependents who are under the age of 65 and not blind, you generally must file a federal income tax return if your unearned income (such as from dividends or interest) was more than $1,050 or if your earned income (such as from wages or salary) was more than $6,300.