Submitted By: James
Answered: January 21, 2014 8:30 am

If I earn only a small amount in 2013 (say $8,000), will I get a refund of all of my withheld income taxes?

It depends. Whether you owe income taxes depends not only on your wages, but on all of your income. If your gross income is below the filing threshold for your filing status, you’ll obtain a full refund as long as you file a tax return. What’s more, you may be eligible to a refundable earned income tax credit (EITC). Again, you must file a return to claim the EITC.

Tags: EITC, Refund
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Tax Glossary

Installment sale

A sale of property that allows for tax deferment if at least one payment is received after the end of the tax year in which the sale occurs. The installment method does not apply to year-end sales of publicly traded securities. Dealers may not use the installment method. Investors with very large installment balances could face a special tax.

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