Should you file a US tax return if you were working abroad and paying tax abroad and claimed as a dependent on your father's US tax returns?

Answer 1

You still need to file if you meet the minimum income requirement for your circumstances. US citizens are taxed on their worldwide income, although you may be able to qualify for the foreign earned income exclusion. Even if you qualify for the exclusion and subsequently have no taxable income, however, you must still file if over the income minimum. == In addition, your father may need to revisit the rules for claiming dependents. Depending on your age and circumstances, including the time you have lived with him and whether you are in school, you may not be a dependent for tax purposes. == If your overseas income is paid by a US company, then you need to file income taxes here. This year, you might also consider filing because of the tax rebate.