Do you need to file taxes this year?

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$1B+
in refunds goes unclaimed yearly
$16,100
2026 threshold — single, under 65
Apr 15, 2027
deadline for 2026 returns
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Can anyone claim you as a dependent?
Yes
No

You don't need to file

But filing would pay you back

+$840
SummaryYour refundNext steps
Your income$12,600
Threshold — Single, under 65$16,100
Withheld by employer$840
Estimated refund+$840
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DeadlineApril 15, 2027

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Penalty Calculator
Unpaid tax you owe — $800
Settling — 2 months late
Your estimated bill$905
Penalties$90
Interest (daily)$15

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Common Questions
Do I need to file if I made under $15,000?→
Usually no if it's all W-2 income — the 2026 single threshold is $16,100. But filing anyway often pays you back.
Does my teenager have to file taxes?→
Only above $16,100 of job income — but just $400 of babysitting or gig money changes the answer.
Do I pay taxes on Venmo or PayPal?→
Personal payments, never. Selling goods or services — yes, once your net self-employment income hits $400.
Can I still file my 2025 taxes late?→
Yes — and if you're owed a refund there's no late penalty at all. You have until April 2029 to claim it.

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