The minimum amount (or threshold) of income requiring you to file a federal tax return. 2020 filing requirements for most taxpayers: Gross income of at least $12,400 (individuals) or $24,800 (married filing jointly). Different thresholds apply for dependents, people 65 and older, and those who use other tax filing statuses (like married filing separately).
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