how much can i earn without paying tax
Those filing as head of household and under age 65 can earn up to $12,199 per year and be exempt from filing a tax return. Should the head of household be 65 or older, the taxpayer could earn up to $16, 499 without filing taxes.
If you're married filing a joint return, subtract one-half of your combined Social Security from $32,000 to arrive at your earnings limit without tax on your Social Security.