WHEN TO FILE A TAX RETURN EXAMPLE 2
01.Core Concepts
Eli is unmarried, age 68, and blind. He must file a return if his adjusted gross income is $18,150 or more for 2026. 2026 $16,100 Basic Standard Deduction $2,050 Eli’s additional standard deduction for his age only (blindness does not count in this calculation) $18,150