The minimum income amount depends on your filing status and age. If your income is below that threshold, you generally do not need to file a federal tax return. Review the full list below for other filing statuses and ages. Please see IRS Publication for additional information. Although your income may be below the minimum income to file taxes as shown above, you may not have to file taxes, but there may be times when you want to file a return. Find out if you qualify for tax benefits.