Final answer:
Sonia, who is 67 and received $9,000 in nontaxable Social Security benefits and $750 from selling crafts, is not required to file a tax return because her income does not exceed the threshold for her age in 2019.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question pertains to whether Sonia is required to file a tax return given her age, receipt of nontaxable social security benefits, and additional income from a hobby. For the tax year 2019, the IRS stipulated that if you are under 65, single, and earned more than $12,200, you must file a tax return. For those 65 and older, the threshold is higher. Given Sonia’s age and income levels, she is not obligated to file a tax return because her total income does not exceed the IRS thresholds for her age group.
However, if Sonia had federal income tax withheld from her hobby income, she might want to file a return to claim a refund. Additionally, if Sonia made quarterly estimated tax payments or qualified for a refundable tax credit, she could also choose to file to receive a refund.
In 2019, the IRS requires individuals to file a tax return if their gross income exceeds the filing threshold for their filing status. For a single individual who is 65 years or older, the filing threshold is $13,850. Since Sonia's gross income (excluding nontaxable social security) is less than $13,850, she is not required to file a tax return.