How much would I have to make in wages from my employment before having to file a Federal tax return?

Assuming wages are your only income and you are under the ages of 65, if you can be claimed as a dependent your filing requirement starts at $6100. If you cannot be claimed as a dependent your filing requirement generally begins at: $10,000 if single, $12,850 if head of household, $20,000 if married filing jointly, and $3900 if married filing separately.

Table 1.2013 Filing Requirements Chart for Most Taxpayers

IF your filing status is... AND at the end of 2013 you were...* THEN file a return if your gross income was at least...**

single under 65 $10,000

65 or older $11,500

head of household under 65 $12,850

65 or older $14,350

married, filing jointly*** under 65 (both spouses) $20,000

65 or older (one spouse) $21,200

65 or older (both spouses) $22,400

married, filing separately any age $3,900

qualifying widow(er) with dependent child under 65 $16,100

65 or older $17,300

Always file. You are probably due a refund and you may need the return to qualify for other benefits.

Typically, $10,000, but it depends on your marital status, whether anyone can claim you as a dependent, your age, and several other things.