QUESTION
Does she need to file if she makes just $12,000-18,000 a year (single divorced disabled woman) and what is her tax liability?
Asked on Apr 10th, 2014 on Taxation - Ohio
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My mother-in-law is on disability. She is able to work a little (as disability encourages you to do) and decorates for events. In the 5 years since she's been on disability, she has not filed a tax return (as she believed she did not have to because she only got disability (about $12,000 per year) and a small amount of other income from her side business (about $3,000). Also, she is a long time green card holder, but is not a citizen. She received a letter from the IRS this year asking why she hasn't filed taxes. Could she get deported over this?
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There is the possibility that she could have immigration repercussions caused by her failure to file taxes. Until I reviewed all of the circumstances I cannot tell whether or not she had a requirement to file, but given the amounts you speak of, I would suggest that she most probably did. See an attorney and anticipate the attorney to refer you to a tax accountant. It is clearly time to get this straightened out.
Answered on Apr 11th, 2014 at 11:14 AM
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Generally, a single person needs to file taxes when their income is over $9,500 approximately ($6,000 deduction and $3,500 personal exemption). Some disability income is tax exempt. She can be deported for committing a tax crime but merely failure to file doesn't usually constitute a crime. She should get the assistance of a tax attorney or CPA, to handle this.
Answered on Apr 11th, 2014 at 10:39 AM