Does this TP even need to file tax return?

[AZ-Tax]

Filing MFS with only $11,195 of unemployment benefits with NO withholding.

[Larmil]

Filing MFS with only $11,195 of unemployment benefits with NO withholding.

Yes, the gross income is more than $3,650.

[dyne]

I was about to go into a speal about not being required to file if under age 65, etc. but THEN I noticed it said
they were married filing separate. One thing interesting is that some states like S. C . addback the $2400
exclusion from unemployment compensation where some states like N. C. do not. You would think they
would get together but that is too much to ask.l

[taxmom34]

filing requirement for mfs is $9350 isn't it? but he would file to show the 2400 exclusiion and no tax liability.

[Larmil]

filing requirement for mfs is $9350 isn't it? but he would file to show the 2400 exclusiion and no tax liability.

The requirement is $3,650. If spouse itemizes the standard deduction would be $0.