How much can you earn in 2009 before you file taxes?

The minimum income required to file US. income taxes for tax year 2009 depends on your age and what your filing status is:

If single and under 65, you must file taxes if you earn $9,350.

If single and 65 or older, you must file taxes if you earn $10,750.

If married filing jointly, with both spouses under 65, you must file if you earn $18,700.

If married filing jointly, with one spouse 65 or older, you must file if you earn $19,800.

If married filing jointly, with both spouses 65 or older, you must file if you earn $20,900.

If married but filing separately, any age, you must file if you earn only $3,650.

If filing as head of household and under 65, you must file if you earn $12,000.

If filing as head of household and 65 or older, you must file if you earn $13,400.

If you are a qualifying widower with a dependent child and under 65, you must file if you earn $15,050.

If you are a qualifying widower with a dependent child and 65 or older, you must file if you earn $16,150.