You might not be required to file a tax return as a Social Security benefits recipient, but should you file anyway? As of April 6, the IRS has received over 101 million tax returns and sent out almost $201 billion in refunds. You could still be eligible for a refund this tax season, if you meet certain qualifications.
Your age, marital status and how much income you earn outside of Social Security benefits all have an impact on whether you need to submit a tax return to the IRS. Even if you aren’t required to file, it might be a good idea if you want to receive refundable tax credits or a refund for income taxes you paid during the year.
We’ll help you find out if you’ll need to file your taxes in 2024. For…