How do you have to earn in 2008 to be tax exempted?

Question

im 21yrs old single, i want to know if you earn less than 10k a year do you have tax exemptions? thanks

Answer 1

Your question is unclear.  "Exemptions" have nothing to do with income.  Are you asking the income ceiling below which you are "exempt" from paying income tax?

Answer 2

If you are single and not a dependent, and your total income will be under $8950 and you had no tax liability last year, you can file your W-4 as exempt.

Answer 3

If you are an adult and no once can claim you as a dependent, you would have to make LESS than $8950 to not owe any federal taxes.

If you are a dependent, the amount drops to LESS than $5450.