2019 POVERTY GUIDELINES

  • The 2019 poverty guidelines are in effect as of January 11, 2019.
2019 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PERSONS IN FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD POVERTY GUIDELINE
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $4,420 for each additional person.
1 $12,490
2 $16,910
3 $21,330
4 $25,750
5 $30,170
6 $34,590
7 $39,010
8 $43,430
2019 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR ALASKA
PERSONS IN FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD POVERTY GUIDELINE
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,530 for each additional person.
1 $15,600
2 $21,130
3 $26,660
4 $32,190
5 $37,720
6 $43,250
7 $48,780
8 $54,310
2019 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR HAWAII
PERSONS IN FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD POVERTY GUIDELINE
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,080 for each additional person.
1 $14,380
2 $19,460
3 $24,540
4 $29,620
5 $34,700
6 $39,780
7 $44,860
8 $49,940

Filing Requirements by Income

If your income equals or exceeds the amounts shown in the chart below, you’ll have to file a tax return. These figures are updated by the IRS each year. The ones cited here apply to the income you earned in 2018, which you must report when you file your tax return in 2019.

Single under age 65  $12,000

Single age 65 or older

 $13,600
Married filing jointly, both spouses under 65  $24,000
Married filing jointly, one spouse age 65 or older  $25,300
Married filing jointly, both spouses 65 or older  $16,600
Married filing separately, any age  $5
Head of household under age 65  $18,000
Head of household age 65 or older  $19,600
Qualifying widow(er) under age 65  $24,000
Qualifying widow(er) age 65 or older  $25,300