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Do I need to file a tax return if my net capital gains are very low?

Personal Finance & Money Asked on May 17, 2021

I am college student who is claimed as a dependent on my parents’ tax return. At the start of 2020, I decided to step into investing and I swing-traded stocks and crypto throughout the year. At the end of the fiscal year, I calculated my net gains and losses, and the total number amounted to only around $250. Other than that, I am unemployed so I don’t have any other wages.

I used the IRS Tax Assistant Survey to determine if I need to file. Based on the survey I took on their official website, it says that I am not required to file. However, I should file to avoid the possibility of receiving a notice.

Based on the survey, I should be all clear. However, I’m afraid that because of my large annual trading volume (sum of all my transactions greater than $60K), I might receive a notice.

This is my first time, so I don’t know what type of notice that might be. I guess another sub-question is that even if I’m not required to file and receive a notice, what do I do then?

This is for US tax filing.

I did receive several 1099 forms. I do not have any taxes withheld.

One Answer

It's a good chance for you to learn how to calculate your investment income, maybe by using a free tax filing website. If you do the calculations correctly and come up with $1100 or less in investment income, then you don't need to file a return.

If you receive a notice, you can reply and tell the IRS that your investment income is $xxx and you are not required to file a return.

Correct answer by Orange Coast- reinstate Monica on May 17, 2021

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