How long do I have to file taxes in the US after leaving?
Hey Chandler,
I am not a tax accountant, just a US citizen who now lives overseas. But it seems to me like you don't have to file. Here is the info from my 2005 tax form and instruction package.
" Do you have to file? Use Chart A (most people), B (dependents - children), C (others)"
These charts show what income level you must earn in order to be required to file. For people under 65 years - Single is $8200, married filing jointly is $16,400 and head of household is $10,500. Depending on how much you got back, the only worry you might have is if your status is married filing separately - $3200 is the cutoff.
In any case, now that I think about it, I don't think that tax refunds are income. This is actually income you reported already for 2004. You overpaid your taxes, so you got money back from the government but it isn't income for 2005. They would be taxing you twice in that case!
Warm Regards
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