All US citizens and permanent residents must file federal income tax returns if they meet the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) filing threshold. The size of this threshold will vary depending on factors such as age, filing status, and type of income (e.g., income from employment or self-employment). For example, a single individual under the age of 65 would be required to file a 2024 US federal income tax return if their gross income exceeded $14,600. If the earnings came from self-employment, this same person would need to file a US federal tax return if their net earnings exceeded $400.
