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Nov 27, 2009
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Business and Finance > Taxes > Federal Individual Income Tax

Who Must File a Return1

The following table shows the IRS requirements for filing tax returns in 2007, according to age, marital status, and gross income.

If your filing status is: Age at end of 2007 Gross income at least
Single Under 65
65 or older		 $8,750
10,050
Married filing jointly Under 65 (both spouses)
65 or older (one spouse)
65 or older (both spouses)		 17,500
18,550
19,600
Married filing separately Any age 3,400
Head of household Under 65
65 or older		 11,250
12,550
Qualifying widow(er) with dependent child Under 65
65 or older		 14,100
15,150
1. In 2007.
Source: Internal Revenue Service. Web: www.irs.gov.

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Tax Brackets—2007 Taxable Income Federal Individual Income Tax Adjusted Gross Income
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