Question: when are you exempt from federal income tax?
Answer: For example, if you're single, under the age of 65, and your yearly income is less than $12,200, or married, both spouses under 65, with income less than $24,400, you're exempt from paying taxes. If you're over the age of 65, single and have a gross income of $13,850 or less, you don't have to pay taxes.