Some United States taxpayers may not be aware that they are actually not necessitated by law to file taxes, although doing so is typically considered a wise idea for lower-income earners (you could receive tax credits and protect yourself from audits to some degree, among other benefits).
However, for most U.S. citizens, you’ll need to file a tax return if you exceed a certain income threshold; further, that threshold changes based upon your age. Let’s take a top-level look at the basics.
