Identify two circumstances in which you, a CPA, would strongly advise an individual whose gross income was less than the amount shown in Table 8-4 to file a tax return nevertheless. Explain your reasoning, of course.

2018 & 2019 Filing Requirements

Filing Status	2018 Gross Income	2019 Gross Income
Single	$12,000	$12,200
Single—age 65 or older	12,000	12,200
Married, filing jointly	24,000	24,400
Married, filing jointly—one spouse 65 or older	24,000	24,400
Married, filing jointly—both 65 or older	24,000	24,400
Surviving spouse	24,000	24,400
Surviving spouse—age 65 or older	24,000	24,400
Married, filing separately	0	0
Head of household	18,000	18,000
Dependent with unearned income	1,050	1,100

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