• andros_rex@lemmy.world
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    18 hours ago

    How fucked are you if you don’t file?

    I didn’t file last year, because I’ve been in a clusterfuck of borderline homelessness and odd jobs for the past two years. Idk if I am even able to file this year if I didn’t last?

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      6 hours ago

      It sounds like you aren’t making much money, so you probably don’t owe much, if any, in taxes. For the year 2024, if you got a W-2 from your employer, you should file. What you did in previous years won’t affect your ability to file this year. Who knows? perhaps you will get a refund.

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      10 hours ago

      if you’re making money and don’t file, it’ll catch up to you. If you’re poor and don’t file they will make your life harder when you try to collect social services

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        10 hours ago

        Big part of it was the surprise illegal eviction my ex got to do when he wanted to move in his prostitute (cops in OK don’t give a shit about your rights if your trans lol). Navigating the divorce system with no money, all the paper work that I have no idea if survived the parents guest room -> friends couch -> apartment.

        There aren’t social services here anyway at least lol

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          10 hours ago

          I wish you the best, friend. Maybe when you get your feet under you, the land should be a different place? Washington State will treat you much differently but you would have to deal with the weather change…

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      18 hours ago

      Income amount that requires you to file

      If you were under 65 at the end of 2024

      If your filing status is: File a tax return if your gross income is:
      Single $14,600 or more
      Head of household $21,900 or more
      Married filing jointly $29,200 or more (both spouses under 65) $30,750 or more (one spouse under 65)
      Married filing separately $5 or more
      Qualifying surviving spouse $29,200 or more

      https://www.irs.gov/individuals/check-if-you-need-to-file-a-tax-return

      I’ve had to work with the irs a few times in my life and they were always reasonable and understanding. I lost everything and had to scrounge up $200k by selling off a business and everything but a shirt off my back and they never charged interest or late fees because I always answered their calls and kept them updated on what was going on. I know many others have had different experiences but the two times I was in deep shit and desperate times I walked away with a positive experience from the irs.