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Is an individual required to file a return if he or she owes no tax?

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259 Words, 1 Reference in APA format. Here is a small sample of what you will see:You must file a federal income tax return if you are a citizen or resident of the United States or a resident of Puerto Rico and you meet.....

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Q: Is an individual required to file a return if he or she owes no tax?
A: The key word here is INDIVIDUAL......Yes; an individual must file a tax return if they owe no tax for the reasons stated below:
You must file a federal income tax return if you are a citizen or resident of the United States or a resident of Puerto Rico and you meet the filing requirements for any of the ...

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