If your income is your social security benefits and a pension of your dead husband do you need to file income tax?

It is possible that you would need to file a 1040 federal income tax return.

The must file an income tax return requirement for the year 2009 would be in the 2009 1040 instruction book starting on page 7 through 9 and the book is available at the IRS gov web site and using the search box for 1040 and choosing instructions.

Filing Requirements

Do You Have To File

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