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Video Tips: Why File a Tax Return When One Is Not Required?

Published January 19, 2026

Generally, individuals are required to file a federal tax return for a year if their income exceeds the standard deduction for their filing status for that year. But even if they are not required to file, it may be beneficial to do so. They could be missing out on huge refundable tax credits and carryovers of tax benefits.

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