Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Seniors

usonian

(25,722 posts)

1. I always filed, even if for zero.

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Thu Apr 2, 2026, 02:09 PM

Apr 2

Just so they wouldn't think I was holding anything back.

On the other hand, nobody really needs to file.

IRS has all the important data anyway. Some or all of my 1099's say. "Do not mail this in"

Good for you!

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Marthe48

6 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Taxes [View all] Marthe48 Apr 2 OP

I always filed, even if for zero. usonian Apr 2 #1

"On the other hand, nobody really needs to file." MichMan Apr 2 #2

You should file even if you don't owe and this year you will get $6,000 question everything Apr 2 #3

That sounds fishy Marthe48 Apr 2 #4

Correction, sorry. It is a deduction for seniors question everything Apr 2 #5

I think I got that Marthe48 Apr 2 #6