Form 1040 Filing Thresholds for Self-Employed Persons

Do you have to file a Form 1040 if you're self-employed?

The Form 1040 filing threshold for self-employed taxpayers is far less for employees. The general rule in the Form 1040 filing instructions provides that a taxpayer should file a tax return if their gross income exceeds the standard deduction for their filing status. There are, however, exceptions for self-employed persons.

Self-employed taxpayers should file a tax return if their net self-employment earnings exceed $400 for the year. Taxpayers are also encouraged to file because they may be eligible for an Earned Income Tax Credit.

In this video, I cover some of the basic rules for self-employed filers, as well as EIC calculations.

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