- 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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |