05 – Topic: Filing Requirements – Who Must File a Tax Return for 2025?

Topic: Filing Requirements – Who Must File a Tax Return?

✅ You must file a return if:

🔹 You are a US citizen who lived in or earned income from a US
🔹 You want to claim a tax refund or avail tax credits (even if you’re not required to file otherwise).

💡 Tip: Even if your income is below the filing threshold, filing might benefit you by getting back withheld taxes or claiming refundable credits like EITC or CTC.