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Can we file a State return without filing a Federal return? (Tax Law)

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 09:12:00 GMT

We live in Missouri.
My husband made just under 10K in 2004 and did not pay in any Federal income tax witholdings from his check. However, he did pay state income tax.
Since we are not required to file a federal income tax, is it possible to still file state income tax return to get a refund? And if so, is there any special form for this?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!

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  • Tue, 12 Apr 2005 13:50:00 GMT(1)
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    Originally Posted by ams 6

    Base on the links you provided, the cut off for "Married Filing Jointly" is $15,9 .

    That is joint income. Are you saying that your joint TOTAL income was less than $16k?
    Also, unless he is self-employed or 1 99, the employer withheld taxes from his pay.... by not filing, he won't get that back.
    Finally, did you read the rest of the information at the link?
  • Tue, 12 Apr 2005 09:51:00 GMT(2)
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    Originally Posted by ams 6

    Since we are not required to file a federal income tax

    Where did you get that from? It would be unusual for someone who made $1 k, employed by others or self-employed to NOT have to file a tax return?
    Go to:
    http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/ ,,id=1 5 97, .html
    and
    http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/ ,,id=96623, .html
  • Tue, 12 Apr 2005 12:27:00 GMT(3)
  • Base on the links you provided, the cut off for "Married Filing Jointly" is $15,900.
  • Tue, 12 Apr 2005 13:54:00 GMT(4)
  • In CO and CA you cannot because your state return is based on your federal return.
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