Where should I sign the Income Tax Forms?

Do I need to file an income tax return?

• My total (earned) income for last year was nearly $2500. I was not employed by a company last year, but worked odd jobs around the house to help my parents out when I needed money. My father usually just wrote me a check and/or paid me in cash. I also sold my car (which is the bulk of the earned income above). Additionally, I wrote two magazine articles for which I was paid a total of $275 (included in the above figure at the top). The magazine sent me W-9 forms which I had to sign and return. Despite my low earned income, I am wondering if I still need to file either a federal or state income tax return for last year (2005)? My father checked with his income tax return accountant and he claimed I did not have to file an income tax return. I'm from Arizona and I'm 29 years of age, single and not married. I was born a United States citizen at birth and claim no dependants.

• Answer:

  If you made more than 400 on a 1099 misc than you need to file. Other than that you do not!! The sale of your car is not income unless you sell cars for a living or on the side. If it was your personal car than no. As far as the money your mom and dad pd you. Did they report that they pd you? If they did and with the money they pd you and the money from the articles you made over 400. Then you have to file. If they didn't than no you don't have to file.