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Can't E-File Due to Zero Income Despite SSA Benefits

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March 13, 2019
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I tried to e-file my federal return today, but was told I couldn't do it due to my having zero income. This year, as has been the case for the past several, I entered my SSA benefits per form SSA-1099. I had no other income. In all of the previous years I've been in this situation, I was able to e-file without incident. Has something changed that would make this no longer sufficient? Much obliged to anyone who can assist.

Best answer by NCPERSON1

If your taxable income is less than $13,300 (I asssume you are over 65), there is no requirement to file, unless there were tax withholding that you are owed back I think this is part of rhe new tax law

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NCPERSON1Answer

If your taxable income is less than $13,300 (I asssume you are over 65), there is no requirement to file, unless there were tax withholding that you are owed back I think this is part of rhe new tax law

IsabellaG

Without taxable income, the IRS will not let you e-file. This has been the case in previous years as well as this year. If you do need to/wish to file a return, you'll have to file by mail.

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