<prompt> Human: Hi all,I was unemployed for much of 2015, and my only income was earned untaxed as an independent contractor. With that said, I made under 10,300, which I know is the cap to not file.Do I need to file anyway?Any help is appreciated.  <response>: I made under 10,300, which I know is the cap to not file.Thats for income tax. Do I need to file anyway?Yup.Assuming your income was 10,299 for 2015 and you had no ordinary and necessary business expenses, your self employment tax liability is 1,455. 