Asked in Social Security and Tax Law for Florida

Q: I am 67 years old living on Social Security. I was not filing Income taxes. I have an outstanding student loan.

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Andrew M Steiger
Andrew M Steiger
Answered
  • Tax Law Lawyer
  • St. Clair Shores, MI

A: What is your question? If it is whether you have a filing obligation, that depends on how much Social security you are receiving.

Bruce Alexander Minnick agrees with this answer

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
Answered
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: If you are drawing Social Security you should be filing income tax returns each year. Having a student loan is irrelevant.

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