Question

Jamarcus, a full-time student, earned $3,700 this year from a summer job. He had no other income this year and will have zero federal income tax liability this year. His employer withheld $481 of federal income tax from his summer pay. Is Jamarcus required to file a tax return? Should Jamarcus file a tax return?
A. Jamarcus should compulsorily file a tax return because his gross income of $3,700 is well below the gross income threshold for a single taxpayer.
B. Jamarcus is required to file an income tax return regardless of income and should file a tax return.
C. Jamarcus is not required to file an income tax return because his gross income of $3,700 is well below the gross income threshold for a single taxpayer. However, he should file a taxreturn to receive a refund of the $481 previously withheld.
D. Jamarcus is not required to file a tax return as the refund of $481 previously withheld will be automatically credited to his bank account.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Jamarcus is not required to file an income tax return because his gross income of $3,700 is well below the gross income threshold for a single taxpayer. However, he should file a taxreturn to receive a refund of the $481 previously withheld.

Explanation:

since Jamarcus income is %3700 and is below the gross income threshold for a single taxpayer so he should file a tax return to receive a refund of $481.