Tax Questions - How much do I have to earn before pay tax

How much do I have to earn before pay tax?

For most taxpayers, the table below shows how much they have to earn before they need to pay tax.

If your tax filing status is	AND at the end of 2007 you were..	Then file a tax return if your gross income were at least...
Single	under 65	$8,750
	65 or older	$10,050
Married filing jointly	under 65 (both spouses)	$17,500
	65 or older (one spouse)	$18,550
	65 or older (both spouses)	$19,600
Married filing separately	any age	$3,400
Head of household	under 65	$11,250
	65 or older	$12,550
Qualifying widow(er) with dependent Child	under 65	$14,100
	65 or older	$15,150

However there are exceptions for dependents and a few other categories of taxpayers.

I am self employed, how much do I have to earn before pay tax?

For a self employed taxpayer, if the net earnings from self employment is at least $400 then you will have to file a tax return and may have to pay tax including self employment tax.

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How much do I have to earn before pay tax?

If your tax filing status is

AND at the end of 2007 you were..

Then file a tax return if your gross income were at least...

I am self employed, how much do I have to earn before pay tax?