A single taxpayer has no gross income for the year and is not claimed as a dependent by anyone else. Which statement about their filing requirement is most accurate?
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AThey must file if they received any government benefits during the year.
BThey must file to avoid losing their standard deduction.
CThey are generally not required to file a federal income tax return.
DThey must file because all taxpayers with a Social Security number must file annually.
✓ Correct answer: C. They are generally not required to file a federal income tax return.A taxpayer's obligation to file is triggered when gross income meets or exceeds the filing threshold (roughly the standard deduction amount for their filing status and age); a taxpayer with no gross income generally has no filing requirement, though they may choose to file to claim refundable credits.
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