Who Should File?

Who Should File?

Even if you are not required to file a tax return, you should if you are eligible to receive a refund. You should file if any of the following are true:

• You had income tax withheld from your pay.
• You made estimated tax payments or had a prior year overpayment applied to this year's tax.
• You qualify for the American Opportunity Credit.
• You qualify for the First-time Homebuyer credit.
• You qualify for a refundable credit for paying alternative minimum tax in a prior year.
• You qualify for the Earned Income Credit.
• You qualify for the Adoption Credit.
• You qualify for the Additional Child Tax Credit.
• You qualify for the Health Coverage Tax Credit.
• You qualify for a credit for federal fuel tax.

Courtesy:  1040.com