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Do I Need to File a Tax Return?

Do I need to File a Return: This application will help you determine if you have to file a federal income tax return. If you do not have to file a tax return, it will help you determine if you should file a tax return to claim any credit or refund that you are due.

Information You Will Need:

  • Citizenship status and filing status
  • Knowledge of any income you have from outside the United States
  • Federal income tax withheld
  • Basic information to help you determine your gross income

Estimated Completion Time: 12 minutes. However: 5 minutes of inactivity will end the interview and you will be forced to start over.

The following interview covers the same questions you would answer if you called our toll-free tax assistance telephone number or if you came into a Taxpayer Assistance Center.

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Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 04-Jan-2013