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If you are 65 or older, your gross income needs to be $13,950 or more for you to file. If you are a widow/widower with dependent children you would qualify to file taxes if you are younger than 65 with a gross income of $15,700 or more.
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.