THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 18, 2022 Page 13 Mystic Valley Elder Services to host free virtual workshop series: My Life; My Health M ystic Valley Elder Services will present a free virtual chronic disease self-management workshop series, My Life; My Health, from Wednesday, March 16 to April 20, from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn how to connect virtually thru a Zoom platform and take the class from the comfort of your home. You don’t want chronic disease, pain or discomfort to limit the activities and life you enjoy. The series is for anyone living with an ongoing medical condition, such as arthritis, asthma, chronic back pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, cancer, COPD, diabetes, fi bromyalgia, heart disease, high blood pressure, Parkinson’s disease or stroke. Topics will include managing and con~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ MALDEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, MARCH 9, 2022, on the petition of Wash Depot Holdings, Inc. on behalf of Wash Depot I, Inc. (Permit Application # CMID 036947-2021) to reinstate the rights authorized by the special permit granted in Case #20-07 under Title 12, Chapter 28, Section 010 of the Code of the City of Malden, to allow the extension and structural change of a preexisting nonconforming property in the Industrial 1 zoning district, namely, to construct a new convenience store and to erect a new canopy for the existing gasoline filling station, at the property known as and numbered 333-435 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID # 095 419 903. Petition and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor, Malden, MA and on the City of Malden’s website under Permit Application # CMID 036947-2021 at https://permits.cityofmalden.org/EnerGov_PROD/SelfService#/home. By: Kenneth Antonucci, Clerk February 18 & February 25, 2022 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ MALDEN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Planning Board will hold a public hearing in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, MARCH 9, 2022, on the petition of 11 Dartmouth Property LLC (Permit Application # COO 041693-2022) under Title 12, Chapter 12, Section 030 of the Code of the City of Malden, seeking a special permit to allow research and development use of property in the Central Business zoning district, namely, to occupy approximately a total 149,632 SF located on the second through ninth floors of a new building to be constructed, at the properties known as and numbered 11 Dartmouth Street and 17 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID # 050-259-918 and 050-259 902. Petition and plans are available for public review in the Inspectional Services Department, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor, Malden, MA and under Permit Application # COO-041693-2022 at https://permits.cityofmalden.org/EnerGov_PROD/SelfService#/home. By: Kenneth Antonucci, Clerk February 18 & February 25, 2022 trolling pain, beginning (or improving) an exercise program, handling stress and learning to relax, increasing energy and eating for your health and well-being. Class size is limited, so reserve your spot today. To register or if you have any questions about the program, contact Donna Covelle at dcovelle@mves.org or call 781-388-4867. a y avvy S iorenniiooro a avvyavvy iori n r by Jim Miller Do I Have to File Income Tax Returns This Year? Dear Savvy Senior, What is the IRS standard tax deduction for 2021? I didn’t fi le a tax return last tax year (2020) because I lost my job and my income in March due to COVID. But I got a part-time job in 2021 and am wondering if I made enough money that requires me to fi le this year. Part-Time Retiree Dear Retiree, Whether or not you are required to fi le a federal income tax return this year depends not only on how much you earned last year (in 2021), but also the source of that income, as well as your age and your fi ling status. Here’s a rundown of this tax season’s IRS tax fi ling requirement thresholds. For most people, this is pretty straightforward. If your 2021 gross income – which includes all taxable income, not counting your Social Security benefi ts, unless you are married and fi ling separately – was below the threshold for your fi ling status and age, you may not have to fi le. But if it’s over, you will. • Single: $12,550 ($14,250 if you’re 65 or older by Jan. 1, 2022). • Married fi ling jointly: $25,100 ($26,450 if you or your spouse is 65 or older; or $27,800 if you’re both over 65). • Married fi ling separately: $5 at any age. • Head of household: $18,800 ($20,500 if 65 or older). • Qualifying widow(er) with dependent child: $25,100 ($26,450 if 65 or older). To get a detailed breakdown on federal fi ling requirements, along with information on taxable and nontaxable income, call the IRS at 800-829-3676 and ask them to mail you a free copy of the “1040 and 1040-SR Instructions for Tax Year 2021,” or you can get it online at IRS.gov. Check Here Too You also need to be aware that there are other fi nancial situations that can require you to fi le a tax return, even if your gross income falls below the IRS fi ling requirements. For example, if you earned more than $400 from self-employment in 2021, owe any special taxes like an alternative minimum tax, or get premium tax credits because you, your spouse or a dependent is enrolled in a Health Insurance Marketplace plan, you’ll need to fi le. You’ll also need to fi le if you’re receiving Social Security benefi ts, and one-half of your benefi ts plus your other gross income and any tax-exempt interest exceeds $25,000, or $32,000 if you’re married and fi ling jointly. To fi gure all this out, the IRS off ers an online tax tool that asks a series of questions that will help you determine if you’re required to fi le, or if you should fi le because you’re due a refund. It takes approximately 12 minutes to complete. You can access this tool at IRS.gov/Help/ITA – click on “Do I Need to File a Tax Return?”Or you can get assistance over the phone by calling the IRS helpline at 800-829-1040. Check Your State Even if you’re not required to fi le a federal tax return this year, don’t assume that you’re also excused from fi ling state income taxes. The rules for your state might be very diff erent. Check with your state tax agency before concluding that you’re entirely in the clear. For links to state tax agencies see Taxadmin.org/statetax-agencies. Tax Prep Assistance If you fi nd that you do need to fi le a tax return this year, you can free fi le through the IRS at IRS.gov/FreeFile if your 2021 adjusted gross income was below $73,000. Or, if you need some help, contact the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (or TCE) program. Sponsored by the IRS, TCE provides free tax preparation and counseling to middle and low-income taxpayers, age 60 and older. Call 800-906-9887 or visit IRS.treasury. gov/freetaxprep to locate services near you. You can also get tax preparation assistance through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide service. Call 888-227-7669 or visit AARP.org/ fi ndtaxhelp for more information. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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