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does receiving a 1099-misc require one to file a tax return even if he normally would not be required to file?
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does he need to file a tax return in this situation? will the irs be concerned that he did not file even if he received a 1099? no. however, if you don't file the irs may come back asking why, or "make up" a return for you assuming that the whole amount on the 1099-misc is your net earnings. so in the end, i suspect you'll end up filing even though you don't have to, just to prove that you don't have to. bottom line - if you have 1099 income (or any other income reported to the irs that brings you over the filing threshold), file a return.
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