Individual taxpayers are not required to file a tax return unless their gross income passes a certain threshold. This threshold is generally the _____.

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The applicable standard deduction amount is the minimum amount of income that an individual can earn before they are required to file a federal income tax return. The amount varies depending on the taxpayer's filing status, age, and whether or not they are claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer's return. Generally, if a taxpayer's income is below the applicable standard deduction amount, they are not required to file a tax return.

Individual Taxpayers Are Not Required to File a Tax Return